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Asbestos refers to a group of naturally occuring minerals with properties that make them excellent insulation materials. Before the United States banned asbestos in the late 50's, it was widely used in insulation, fireproofing, soundproofing, and many other applications. Since that time, the use of asbestos has also been prohibited in many other countries.Asbestos Containing Materials
Asbestos containing materials could be found in almost all Navy ships, including:
- Aircraft carriers
- Airships
- Battleships
- U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary
- Cruisers
- Destroyers
- Frigates
- Patrol boats
- Submarines
Naval records for asbestos-containing materials used in shipyards, ship construction or ship repairs still exist and are used in investigating mesothelioma, asbestosis and asbestos cases. Ship databases, war diaries and ships history records are also used to identify specific products used as can private shipyards records and naval shipyard records relating to ship construction or overhaul.According to a recent study by the Mt. Sinai School of Medicine, approximately 86% of shipyard workers with 20 years or more of experience have developed lung cancer or another asbestos lung disease.
