Navy Veterans
Cruisers
A cruiser is a large type of warship, which had its prime period from the late 19th century to the end of the Cold War. The first cruisers were intended for individual raiding and protection missions on the seas. Over the years, the nature and role of the cruiser has changed considerably, and today the cruiser has largely been replaced by destroyers in its roles.
Cruisers played an integral role in World War II, and helped save the lives of many Americans. Unfortunately, those who served on US naval cruisers may have been exposed to harmful amounts of asbestos. Below is a list of cruisers that may have contributed to asbestos exposure to veterans.
- USS Indianapolis
- USS Juneau CL-52
- USS Little Rock
- USS Manchester
- USS Saint Paul
- USS Salem
- USS Salt Lake City