USS Seattle
Built by Puget Sound Naval shipyard, the USS Seattle was built in 1965. Asbestos was used throughout the ship, exposing many shipbuilders and veterans to asbestos dust.
USS Seattle (AOE 3) – Fast Combat Support Ship
Classification: Fast Combat Support Ship
Status: Disposed of by scrapping, dismantling
Fleet:
Launch Date: 3/1/1968
Commission Date: 4/5/1969
Decommission Date: 3/15/2005
USS Seattle spent most of her career in the Mediterranean replenishing other ships in the fleet.
Fast combat support ships were designed during World War II by Admiral Arleigh Burke who wanted to design a vessel that would be able to serve multiple functions. His creation led to one of the most efficient naval ships in the fleet, combining oilers, storage, and ammunition ships. Today, fast combat ships are operated by the Military Sealift Command, rather than the U.S. Navy. Crewmembers who served aboard these ships before asbestos usage regulations in the 1980’s were exposed to asbestos in the insulation that lined piping throughout the ship.
Anyone who served on a fast combat support ship 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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