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	'''NIOSH-Identified Highest-Exposure Occupations:'''		'''NIOSH-Identified Highest-Exposure Occupations:'''

	'''Sheet Metal Workers''' — Identified as the highest exposure group:		'''[[Sheet Metal Workers]]''' — Identified as the highest exposure group:
	* Installed ventilation ducts insulated with asbestos		* Installed ventilation ducts insulated with asbestos
	* Cut and shaped asbestos-containing panels for bulkheads		* Cut and shaped asbestos-containing panels for bulkheads
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	* Created confined space enclosures that trapped asbestos dust		* Created confined space enclosures that trapped asbestos dust

	'''Electricians''' — Among highest exposure occupations:		'''[[Electricians]]''' — Among highest exposure occupations:
	* Handled asbestos-insulated wiring throughout submarines		* Handled asbestos-insulated wiring throughout submarines
	* Drilled through asbestos-containing bulkheads to run cables		* Drilled through asbestos-containing bulkheads to run cables
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	* Worked in confined electrical spaces with poor ventilation		* Worked in confined electrical spaces with poor ventilation

	'''Welders''' — Identified in highest exposure category:		'''[[Welders]]''' — Identified in highest exposure category:
	* Used fire-resistant asbestos blankets and curtains		* Used fire-resistant asbestos blankets and curtains
	* Removed asbestos insulation to access welding points		* Removed asbestos insulation to access welding points
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	'''Additional High-Risk Occupations:'''		'''Additional High-Risk Occupations:'''

	As Mesothelioma Lawyer Center documents, * '''Insulators/Laggers:''' Direct handling of raw asbestos fibers, mixing cement, applying insulation		As Mesothelioma Lawyer Center documents, * '''[[Insulation Workers\|Insulators/Laggers]]:''' Direct handling of raw asbestos fibers, mixing cement, applying insulation
	* '''Pipefitters/Plumbers:''' Asbestos gaskets, packing, pipe insulation in confined spaces		* '''[[Plumbers and Pipefitters\|Pipefitters/Plumbers]]:''' Asbestos gaskets, packing, pipe insulation in confined spaces
	* '''Boilermakers:''' Steam boiler maintenance, nuclear reactor systems		* '''[[Boilermakers]]:''' Steam boiler maintenance, nuclear reactor systems
	* '''Machinists:''' Propulsion equipment surrounded by asbestos insulation		* '''[[Machinists]]:''' Propulsion equipment surrounded by asbestos insulation
	* '''Riggers (Navy Yard Riggers Local 745):''' ~100 members; moved equipment and materials		* '''Riggers (Navy Yard Riggers Local 745):''' ~100 members; moved equipment and materials
	* '''Painters:''' Asbestos-containing marine paints, surface preparation		* '''Painters:''' Asbestos-containing marine paints, surface preparation
	* '''Carpenters:''' Asbestos adhesives, floor tiles, ceiling panels		* '''Carpenters:''' Asbestos adhesives, floor tiles, ceiling panels
	* '''Laborers:''' Material transport, cleanup operations<ref>[https://www.mesotheliomalawyercenter.org/blog/shipyard-asbestos-exposure-legal-options/ Shipyard Asbestos Exposure: Legal Options for Veterans], Mesothelioma Lawyer Center</ref>		* '''[[Laborers]]:''' Material transport, cleanup operations<ref>[https://www.mesotheliomalawyercenter.org/blog/shipyard-asbestos-exposure-legal-options/ Shipyard Asbestos Exposure: Legal Options for Veterans], Mesothelioma Lawyer Center</ref>

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	\| style="padding:15px; color:#1a7431;" \| '''✓ Free Case Evaluation''' — If you or a loved one was exposed to asbestos at Portsmouth Naval Shipyard, you may be entitled to significant compensation. Call '''(866) 222-9990''' for a free, confidential consultation with experienced mesothelioma attorneys who understand submarine worker exposure patterns.		\| style="padding:15px; color:#1a7431;" \| '''✓ Free Case Evaluation''' — If you or a loved one was exposed to asbestos at Portsmouth Naval Shipyard, you may be entitled to significant compensation. Call '''(866) 222-9990''' for a free, confidential consultation with experienced mesothelioma attorneys who understand submarine worker exposure patterns.
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			== Related Wiki Articles ==

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			* [[Norfolk Naval Shipyard]]
			* [[Electric Boat]]
			* [[Brooklyn Navy Yard]]
			* [[Long Beach Naval Shipyard]]
			* [[Hunters Point Naval Shipyard]]

			'''High-Risk Occupations:'''
			* [[Insulation Workers]]
			* [[Boilermakers]]
			* [[Plumbers and Pipefitters]]
			* [[Electricians]]
			* [[Welders]]
			* [[Marine Engineering Workers]]

			'''Resources:'''
			* [[Clinical Trials]]
			* [[Mesothelioma Treatment Costs]]

	== References ==		== References ==

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|title=Portsmouth Naval Shipyard: Asbestos Exposure History & Worke
|description=Portsmouth Naval Shipyard workers exposed to asbestos. 25,000 peak employment during WWII. Documentation for mesothelioma claims and compensation.
|keywords=portsmouth naval shipyard, mesothelioma, asbestos exposure, shipyard workers, navy veterans, asbestos claims
|author=Rod De Llano, Founding Partner, Danziger & De Llano
|published_time=2026-01-15
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== About Portsmouth Naval Shipyard ==

This page will provide comprehensive information about portsmouth naval shipyard and asbestos exposure, including exposure history, health risks, and compensation options available to affected workers and their families.

== Key Facts ==

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* '''25,000 peak employment during WWII'''
* Operated: 1800-present
* Specialized in submarine construction and repair
* Built first U.S. submarine in 1917
* '''Trust Funds Available:''' 60+ active trusts hold over $30 billion for asbestos victims
* '''Legal Help:''' Experienced mesothelioma attorneys can help recover compensation
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== Compensation Options ==

Workers exposed to asbestos may be eligible for multiple forms of compensation:

* '''Asbestos Trust Funds''' — Over 60 active trusts with $30+ billion available
* '''Personal Injury Lawsuits''' — Against companies that manufactured or used asbestos products
* '''Veterans Benefits''' — VA disability compensation for service-related exposure
* '''Workers' Compensation''' — State programs for occupational illness

== Related Resources ==

* [[Shipyard_Exposure_Index|Shipyard Exposure Index]]
* [[Veterans_Benefits|Veterans Benefits]]
* [[Asbestos_Products_Database|Asbestos Products Database]]

== Get Help Today ==

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== References ==

<references />

[[Category:Mesothelioma]]
[[Category:Naval Shipyard]]
[[Category:Asbestos Exposure]]

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	== Executive Summary ==		== Executive Summary ==

	Historical records show that Portsmouth Naval Shipyard in Kittery, Maine built 134 submarines between 1917 and 1971, exposing generations of workers to asbestos in the most hazardous conditions possible—confined submarine compartments with minimal ventilation.<ref>[https://www.va.gov/disability/eligibility/hazardous-materials-exposure/asbestos/ VA Asbestos Exposure], U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs</ref> A 1978 study revealed unusually high cancer rates at the facility, prompting a NIOSH investigation that confirmed sheet metal workers, electricians, and welders faced the highest exposure levels.<ref>[https://www.cdc.gov/niosh/topics/asbestos/default.html Asbestos], CDC/NIOSH</ref> More than 350 buildings at the shipyard contained asbestos materials, and the facility's severe contamination led to EPA Superfund designation in 1994. Workers filed lawsuits against more than 25 asbestos manufacturers, establishing precedents for compensation claims that continue today.<ref>[https://dandell.com/mesothelioma/veteran-mesothelioma/asbestos-exposure-navy-shipyards/ Asbestos Exposure in Navy Shipyards: Veteran Risks], Danziger & De Llano</ref>		Historical records show that Portsmouth Naval Shipyard in Kittery, Maine built 134 submarines between 1917 and 1971, exposing generations of workers to asbestos in the most hazardous conditions possible—confined submarine compartments with minimal ventilation.<ref>[https://www.va.gov/disability/eligibility/hazardous-materials-exposure/asbestos/ VA Asbestos Exposure], U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs</ref> A 1978 study revealed unusually high cancer rates at the facility, prompting a NIOSH investigation that confirmed sheet metal workers, electricians, and welders faced the highest exposure levels.<ref>[https://www.cdc.gov/niosh/topics/asbestos/default.html Asbestos], CDC/NIOSH</ref> More than 350 buildings at the shipyard contained asbestos materials, and the facility's severe contamination led to EPA Superfund designation in 1994. Workers filed lawsuits against more than 25 [[Asbestos Manufacturers\|asbestos manufacturers]], establishing precedents for compensation claims that continue today.<ref>[https://dandell.com/mesothelioma/veteran-mesothelioma/asbestos-exposure-navy-shipyards/ Asbestos Exposure in Navy Shipyards: Veteran Risks], Danziger & De Llano</ref>

	== Key Facts ==		== Key Facts ==
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	== Why Is Portsmouth Naval Shipyard Especially Dangerous for Asbestos Exposure? ==		== Why Is Portsmouth Naval Shipyard Especially Dangerous for Asbestos Exposure? ==

	Portsmouth Naval Shipyard presents unique asbestos exposure hazards because of its specialization in submarine construction. Unlike surface ships with larger compartments and natural ventilation, submarines are inherently confined spaces where asbestos fibers concentrate to dangerous levels.<ref>[https://www.osha.gov/asbestos Asbestos], Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)</ref>		Portsmouth Naval Shipyard presents unique [[Asbestos Exposure\|asbestos exposure]] hazards because of its specialization in submarine construction. Unlike surface ships with larger compartments and natural ventilation, submarines are inherently confined spaces where asbestos fibers concentrate to dangerous levels.<ref>[https://www.osha.gov/asbestos Asbestos], Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)</ref>

	'''Why Submarine Work Was Especially Hazardous:'''		'''Why Submarine Work Was Especially Hazardous:'''
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	* '''No Escape from Airborne Fibers:''' Submarine compartments trap airborne particles with no natural ventilation		* '''No Escape from Airborne Fibers:''' Submarine compartments trap airborne particles with no natural ventilation
	* '''Multiple Trades in Same Space:''' Electricians, pipefitters, welders, and insulators often worked simultaneously in confined areas, each disturbing asbestos materials		* '''Multiple Trades in Same Space:''' Electricians, [[Pipefitters\|pipefitters]], welders, and insulators often worked simultaneously in confined areas, each disturbing asbestos materials
	* '''Extended Exposure Duration:''' Workers spent entire 8-12 hour shifts inside contaminated hull sections		* '''Extended Exposure Duration:''' Workers spent entire 8-12 hour shifts inside contaminated hull sections
	* '''High Asbestos Density:''' Nuclear submarines required extensive high-temperature insulation around reactor systems		* '''High Asbestos Density:''' Nuclear submarines required extensive high-temperature insulation around reactor systems
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	\| style="padding:15px; color:#805500;" \| '''⚠ Secondary Exposure Warning:''' Family members of Portsmouth workers also developed asbestos diseases. One documented case: a daughter of an insulation worker developed malignant pleural mesothelioma after breathing asbestos fibers carried home on her father's work clothing. She eventually died from the disease.		\| style="padding:15px; color:#805500;" \| '''⚠ Secondary Exposure Warning:''' Family members of Portsmouth workers also developed asbestos diseases. One documented case: a daughter of an insulation worker developed malignant pleural [[Mesothelioma\|mesothelioma]] after breathing asbestos fibers carried home on her father's work clothing. She eventually died from the disease.
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	== Which Trust Funds Can Portsmouth Shipyard Workers File With? ==		== Which Trust Funds Can Portsmouth Shipyard Workers File With? ==

	Workers exposed to asbestos at Portsmouth Naval Shipyard may file claims with multiple asbestos bankruptcy trust funds based on documented product exposure.<ref>[https://www.va.gov/disability/how-to-file-claim/ How to File a VA Disability Claim], U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs</ref>		Workers exposed to asbestos at Portsmouth Naval Shipyard may file claims with multiple asbestos bankruptcy [[Trust Funds\|trust funds]] based on documented product exposure.<ref>[https://www.va.gov/disability/how-to-file-claim/ How to File a VA Disability Claim], U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs</ref>

	'''Major Applicable Trust Funds:'''		'''Major Applicable Trust Funds:'''
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	== What Is Portsmouth Naval Shipyard's Current Status? ==		== What Is Portsmouth Naval Shipyard's Current Status? ==

	Portsmouth Naval Shipyard remains fully operational as one of only four public naval shipyards in the United States.<ref>[https://www.history.navy.mil/content/history/nhhc/research/histories/ship-histories/danfs.html Dictionary of American Naval Fighting Ships], Naval History and Heritage Command</ref>		Portsmouth Naval Shipyard remains fully operational as one of only four public [[Naval Shipyards\|naval shipyards]] in the United States.<ref>[https://www.history.navy.mil/content/history/nhhc/research/histories/ship-histories/danfs.html Dictionary of American Naval Fighting Ships], Naval History and Heritage Command</ref>

	'''Current Operations:'''		'''Current Operations:'''

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	* '''[[Laborers]]:''' Material transport, cleanup operations<ref>[https://dandell.com/mesothelioma/how-we-handle-shipyard-mesothelioma-cases-legal-support-for-workers-and-families/ How We Handle Shipyard Mesothelioma Cases], Danziger & De Llano</ref>		* '''[[Laborers]]:''' Material transport, cleanup operations<ref>[https://dandell.com/mesothelioma/how-we-handle-shipyard-mesothelioma-cases-legal-support-for-workers-and-families/ How We Handle Shipyard Mesothelioma Cases], Danziger & De Llano</ref>

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	* Foster Wheeler Trust<ref>[https://dandell.com/mesothelioma/veteran-mesothelioma/mesothelioma-in-the-navy-what-veterans-need-to-know/ Mesothelioma in the Navy: What Veterans Need to Know], Danziger & De Llano</ref>		* Foster Wheeler Trust<ref>[https://dandell.com/mesothelioma/veteran-mesothelioma/mesothelioma-in-the-navy-what-veterans-need-to-know/ Mesothelioma in the Navy: What Veterans Need to Know], Danziger & De Llano</ref>

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	\| style="padding:15px; color:#1a7431;" \| '''✓ Multiple Claims Strategy:''' Portsmouth workers typically have claims against many trusts because submarines contained products from numerous manufacturers. Experienced attorneys identify all applicable trusts to maximize total compensation through coordinated filing.		\| style="padding:15px; color:#1a7431;" \| '''✓ Multiple Claims Strategy:''' Portsmouth workers typically have claims against many trusts because submarines contained products from numerous manufacturers. Experienced attorneys identify all applicable trusts to maximize total compensation through coordinated filing.
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	If you or a family member worked at Portsmouth Naval Shipyard between 1917 and 1990, you may have been exposed to asbestos and could be entitled to significant compensation. The extensive government documentation—including NIOSH studies and Superfund records—provides strong evidence for claims.<ref>[https://www.va.gov/disability/compensation-rates/veteran-rates/ 2024 VA Disability Compensation Rates], U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs</ref>		If you or a family member worked at Portsmouth Naval Shipyard between 1917 and 1990, you may have been exposed to asbestos and could be entitled to significant compensation. The extensive government documentation—including NIOSH studies and Superfund records—provides strong evidence for claims.<ref>[https://www.va.gov/disability/compensation-rates/veteran-rates/ 2024 VA Disability Compensation Rates], U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs</ref>

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	# '''Contact Experienced Attorneys:''' Mesothelioma attorneys can identify all applicable trust funds and pursue maximum compensation		# '''Contact Experienced Attorneys:''' Mesothelioma attorneys can identify all applicable trust funds and pursue maximum compensation

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