Description:  History of the U.S. Navy aircraft carrier USS Franklin (CV-13) including information about asbestos exposure for workers. The USS Franklin (CV-13) was ordered for the U.S. Navy during World War II. Her keel was laid down at Newport News Shipbuilding and Dry Dock Company on December 7, 1942. She was launched on October 14,…

Description:  History of the U.S. Navy aircraft carrier USS Hancock (CV-19) including information about asbestos exposure for workers. The USS Hancock (CV-19) was ordered for the U.S. Navy during World War II, originally planned as the USS Ticonderoga. Her keel was laid down at Bethlehem Steel Company in Quincy on January 26, 1943. She was…

Description:  History of the U.S. Navy aircraft carrier USS Hornet (CV-12) including information about asbestos exposure for workers. The USS Hornet (CV-12) was ordered for the U.S. Navy on September 9, 1940. Her keel was laid down at Newport News Shipbuilding and Dry Dock Company on August 3, 1942. She was launched on August 30,…