Description: History of the U.S. Navy aircraft carrier USS America (CV-66) including information about asbestos exposure for workers. The USS America (CVA-66, CV-66) was ordered for the U.S. Navy on November 25, 1960. Her keel was laid down at Newport News Shipbuilding and Dry Dock Company on January 9, 1961. She was launched on February…
Description: History of the U.S. Navy aircraft carrier USS Belleau Wood (CVL-24) including information about asbestos exposure for workers. The USS Belleau Wood (CVL-24) was originally planned to be the USS New Haven (CL-76). She was ordered for the U.S. Navy during World War II. Her keel was laid down at New York Shipbuilding Corporation…