USS Charles R Ware DD-865
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The USS Charles R Ware (DD-865), a Gearing-class destroyer, served in the U.S. Navy from 1945 to 1974. Commissioned in Norfolk, Virginia, the ship was later transferred to Newport, Rhode Island, and participated in deployments with the Atlantic Fleet, the Mediterranean Sea, and Northern Europe. In addition to its operational missions, the ship also served as a training vessel and underwent multiple overhauls. After its decommissioning in 1974, the USS Charles R Ware was sunk as a target in 1981.
Asbestos Exposure on USS Charles R Ware DD-865
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Asbestos was widely used during the construction of the USS Charles R Ware in various components, including pipes, boilers, engine rooms, valves, gaskets, and other essential systems. Construction, maintenance and repair work endangered sailors and shipyard workers by exposing them to asbestos. Asbestos fibers are microscopic and can be easily inhaled.
Inhalation of asbestos fibers is linked to severe illnesses such as mesothelioma, lung cancer, and asbestosis. These diseases often take decades to develop, leaving many veterans and workers at risk long after their service.
Who is at Risk?
Those most at risk of asbestos exposure aboard the USS Charles R Ware include sailors, officers, engineers, and maintenance personnel who worked directly with or near asbestos-containing components. Shipyard workers involved in the ship’s construction, repairs, or overhauls were also at risk. Additionally, family members of these individuals may have experienced secondary exposure through fibers brought home on clothing or equipment.
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If you or a loved one served aboard the USS Charles R Ware (DD-865) or worked on its maintenance or decommissioning, you may have been exposed to asbestos. Belluck & Fox specializes in representing veterans, shipyard workers, and others affected by asbestos exposure.
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Sources:
https://www.history.navy.mil/research/histories/ship-histories/danfs/c/charles-r-ware-dd-865.html
https://www.mesothelioma.com/asbestos-exposure/jobsites/ships/destroyers/
