The USS Bairoko and asbestos exposure—not things you would normally put together, but unfortunately they go hand in hand. The United States has always had a respected naval fleet, but, sadly, our brave service men and women were placed in danger beyond the dangers of battle and war. Little did the sailors serving before the…
Description: History of the U.S. Navy aircraft carrier USS Bairoko (CVE-115) including information about asbestos exposure for workers. The USS Bairoko (CVE-115) was ordered for the U.S. Navy during World War II, although she was originally meant to be the USS Portage Bay. Her keel was laid down at Todd-Pacific Shipyards in Tacoma, Washington. She…