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The American Shipbuilding Company, originally based in Cleveland, Ohio, and later operating in Lorain, was a prominent entity in the U.S. shipbuilding industry, especially noted for its operations on the...

Asbestos exposure in Maryland, particularly in and around Baltimore, has been a significant concern due to the state's industrial history. Several prominent shipyards and industrial sites, such as Baltimore Marine...

The Seward Marine Industrial Center and Seward Ship’s Drydock, like many other shipyards and marine industrial facilities across the United States, have historical implications related to asbestos exposure. Asbestos was...

Shipyards in Maine, such as the Bath Iron Works Corporation and the Portsmouth Naval Shipyard, have historically posed a risk of asbestos exposure to both service personnel and civilian workers....

The following shipyards have a significant history and are notable for their roles in shipbuilding and naval operations in Massachusetts. Unfortunately, they also share a troubling history of asbestos exposure,...

Defoe Shipyard in Michigan is known to have been a potential site for asbestos exposure, especially among military and civilian workers. The most significant risk period was before the 1980s,...

In Mississippi, several shipyards have historically been sites where asbestos exposure occurred, primarily affecting both military and civilian workers. This exposure was mainly due to the prevalent use of asbestos...

Some shipyards in New Jersey have a history of asbestos exposure that primarily affected workers until the 1980s. Asbestos was commonly used in shipbuilding due to its heat-resistant properties, making...

Oregon's shipyards, scattered along its coastal regions, were pivotal hubs for maritime activities, particularly during periods of war and industrial expansion. Unfortunately, the history of these shipyards is also marked...

The shipyards in New York have historically been significant centers of naval and maritime activity, which unfortunately included exposure to asbestos, especially during the peak years of the 20th century....