USS Arethusa
A Navy Tanker, the USS Arethusa was decommissioned shortly after WWII. If you served on her or another navy vessell and now suffer from mesothelioma, call us for a free consultation at 888-362-6890.
USS Arethusa (IX 135) – Navy Tanker
Classification: Tanker
Status: Disposed of by Scrapping
Fleet: Pacific
Launch Date: 1921
Commission Date: 3/23/1944
Decommission Date: 5/16/1946
The USS Arethusa earned two battle stars for her service in the Pacific during World War II.
A tanker is a large vessel that is designed to carry bulk liquids, such as fuel or water, to other ships in the fleet while they are underway. Sometimes, they even carried other small vessels in addition to oil, chemicals, and other liquids. The tankers that served during World War II generally weighed several hundred tons and were around 530 feet in length. These vessels tend to move slower, and as such were common targets of German U-Boats during the Second World War. Crewmembers that sailed aboard tankers brought essential goods to their fellow Navy vessels, all the while being exposed to Asbestos.
Anyone who served on a tanker should speak with their doctor regarding asbestos related diseases such as Mesothelioma and Lung Cancer, and the treatment options available.
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Asbestos lung cancer and mesothelioma lawsuits involving active-duty or retired members of the U.S. military involve additional, complex legal issues and considerations.
At The Gori Law Firm, you’ll find lawyers with extensive experience in military asbestos and mesothelioma cases, and a staff that is highly qualified and specially trained to assist us in handling these difficult cases. We also work diligently to help people living with mesothelioma obtain a trial date within six to nine months from the time their lawsuit is filed.
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