The USS Hancock (CV/CVA-19) was an aircraft carrier of the Essex class built during World War II. The “Fighting Hannah” or simply “Hanna” served in World War II and the Vietnam War. The ship participated in critical operations in both conflicts as well as additional operations in the Pacific. Like many of the ships built…
A diagnosis of mesothelioma, a cancer caused by exposure to asbestos, can be overwhelming. Patients and their families are tasked with identifying the best medical care, managing that care, and staying on top of financial concerns, all while coping with the emotional toll of a devastating illness. Wondering if your asbestos cancer attorney can get…
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…