Asbestos on Cruisers
Key Takeaways Asbestos was used extensively on U.S. Navy cruisers from the 1930s through the 1970s — in pipes, switches, ceiling tiles, boiler rooms, and engine rooms. Navy veterans who repaired and maintained cruisers face the highest risk of asbestos-related disease. Crew members who lived aboard were also exposed as components wore down and fibers […]
