USS Norton Sound
A Currituck-class seaplane tender built by Los Anglees Shipbuilding and Dry Dock Company, the USS Norton Sound was constructed using parts and materials containing asbestos.
USS Norton Sound (AVM 1) (ex- AV 11) – Navy Seaplane Tender
Classification: Seaplane Tender
Status: Disposed of by MARAD Exchange
Fleet: Atlantic/Pacific
Launch Date: 12/28/1943
Commission Date:1/8/1945
Decommission Date: 12/11/1986
USS Norton Sound received two battle stars for her service during World War II.
Seaplane Tenders main purpose was to provide maintenance and support of seaplanes. They were the first aircraft carriers, and appeared just before World War I. During World War II, seaplane tenders were used to supplement aircraft carriers. However, these ships are not as necessary as they used to be due to technological advances and most have been scrapped or converted to helicopter repair ships. Unfortunately men on seaplane tenders were exposed to asbestos while aboard these vessels. Asbestos was found in a number of areas on these ships, in particular the insulation that lined piping.
Anyone who served on a seaplane tender should speak with their doctor regarding asbestos related diseases, such as Mesothelioma and Lung Cancer, and the treatment options available.
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