USS Fiske DD-842
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The USS Fiske (DD-842), a Gearing-class destroyer, served the U.S. Navy from 1945 to 1978. Named in honor of Rear Admiral Bradley A. Fiske, the ship participated in a variety of deployments and missions, operating in regions such as the Mediterranean Sea, Western Pacific, North Atlantic, and the Caribbean Sea. The Fiske played important roles during the Korean and Vietnam Wars, engaging in patrols, escort missions, and other naval operations. Like many naval vessels of its time, the Fiske contained asbestos, posing significant health risks to those who served aboard or worked on it.
Asbestos Exposure on USS Fiske DD-842
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The USS Fiske contained asbestos in key components, including pumps, valves, boilers, piping systems, gaskets, and machinery. Asbestos was also found in boiler rooms and engine rooms, as well as other equipment. Asbestos fibers, when inhaled or ingested, are a known carcinogen. Sailors and shipyard workers who worked around those parts and materials were placed at high risk of asbestos exposure.
Exposure to asbestos fibers can cause severe illnesses such as mesothelioma, lung cancer, and asbestosis. These diseases often develop decades after exposure, making it critical for veterans and workers to recognize the risks associated with their service aboard ships like the USS Fiske.
Who is at Risk?
Sailors who worked in high-risk areas, including boiler rooms, engine rooms, and maintenance spaces, were particularly vulnerable to asbestos exposure aboard the USS Fiske. Shipyard workers who constructed, repaired, or decommissioned the ship also faced significant risks. Additionally, family members of these individuals may have been secondarily exposed through asbestos fibers carried home on clothing or equipment.
When the USS Fiske was decommissioned and transferred to the Turkish Navy in 1978, where it operated as TCG Gayret (D-352) until 1994, workers involved in its maintenance or eventual dismantling also faced exposure risks.
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If you or a loved one served aboard the USS Fiske (DD-842) or worked on its construction, maintenance, or decommissioning, you may have been exposed to asbestos. Belluck & Fox specializes in representing veterans, shipyard workers, and others affected by asbestos exposure.
With decades of experience handling asbestos-related cases, Belluck & Fox attorneys are committed to holding responsible parties accountable and securing compensation for those impacted. Contact Belluck & Fox today to protect your rights and seek the justice you deserve.
