Asbestos on Navy ships was widely used because of its fire-resistant and insulating properties, especially during the World War II shipbuilding era. This video explains how asbestos appeared throughout ships and submarines, including pumps, boilers, turbines, wiring, bulkheads, cabins, mess halls, and engine areas, and why Navy veterans may have faced exposure risks.
You’ll learn:
• why the Navy relied on asbestos for fireproofing
• where asbestos was commonly used on ships
• how shipboard equipment created exposure concerns
• why Navy veterans are an important asbestos-risk group
• how historic shipbuilding shaped today’s asbestos legacy
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