What relationship is there with the USS Arizona and asbestos? Asbestos became common material for use in shipbuilding during the early part of the 20th century. Asbestos was prized for its resistance to fire, heat, water, and corrosion. It could be found in valves, boilers, gaskets, turbines, incinerators, engine rooms, hot water pipes, steam pipes,…
The USS Alabama BB-60 has been called “Lucky A,” “Mighty A,” and the “Heroine of the Pacific.” The battleship bears a proud history, having served in the Atlantic and Pacific theaters of World War II in several critical raids, attacks, and bombardments. Unfortunately, a darker story also follows the ship: the history of USS Alabama…
Our homes are our sanctuaries, the places that we retreat into to find safety and protection from the dangers and challenges of life. These are the places we build our families, raise our children, laugh at the joys in life, and mourn life’s hardships. To think that these very buildings that shelter us and guard…
The USS Colorado BB-45 was a U.S. battleship in service from the years of 1923 to 1947. Those serving aboard were exposed to dangerous asbestos. The post below describes the life of the USS Colorado from beginning to end and the connection between the USS Colorado and asbestos exposure. The USS Colorado And Asbestos: The…
The word “asbestos” can generate instant feelings of worry and fear. In the last 40 years or so, we have learned that there are some very serious health issues caused by asbestos material. Before these health risks became widely known, asbestos had been used in many industrial products, including home construction products. If you live…