
A submarine is a watercraft capable of independent
operation below the surface of the water. It differs from a submersible, which has only limited underwater capability. The term submarine most commonly refers to large crewed autonomous vessels; however, historically or more casually, submarine can also refer to medium sized or smaller vessels (midget submarines, wet subs), Remotely Operated Vehicles or robots. The word submarine was originally an adjective meaning "under the sea", and so consequently other uses such as "submarine engineering" or "submarine cable" may not actually refer to submarines at all. Submarine was shortened from the term "submarine boat".
Well known for its
resistance to fire and heat,
asbestos was used for insulation and fireproofing the submarines.
Not having the proper equipment near asbestos, sailors and workers were exposed to it. The ones asigned to repair the submarines were the most exposed to asbestos.
Asbestos Exposure in Submarines
A submarine is a watercraft capable of independent operation below the surface of the water. It differs from a submersible, which has only limited underwater capability. The term submarine most commonly refers to large crewed autonomous vessels; however, historically or more casually, submarine can also refer to medium sized or smaller vessels (midget submarines, wet subs), Remotely Operated Vehicles or robots. The word submarine was originally an adjective meaning "under the sea", and so consequently other uses such as "submarine engineering" or "submarine cable" may not actually refer to submarines at all. Submarine was shortened from the term "submarine boat".Well known for its resistance to fire and heat, asbestos was used for insulation and fireproofing the submarines.Not having the proper equipment near asbestos, sailors and workers were exposed to it. The ones asigned to repair the submarines were the most exposed to asbestos.