Mesothelioma Lawyer for Victory Ship Workers + Crew
Victory ships were the WWII successor to Liberty ships — 531 built between 1944 and 1946. Faster and more durable than Liberty ships, many remained in service through the 1980s. Same asbestos use as Liberty ships in boiler insulation, pipe lagging, and protective gear. Many Victory ship crews developed mesothelioma decades after service.
About the Victory Ship
- Type: WWII Late-War Cargo Ship
- Years Active: 1944-1946 production; service into 1980s
- Units Built: 531
Building Shipyards (Where Asbestos Exposure Occurred)
- Kaiser Shipyards Richmond CA
- Permanente Metals Yard 1-2 Richmond CA
- Bethlehem-Fairfield Shipyard MD
- Oregon Shipbuilding (Kaiser Vancouver/Swan Island)
How Crew + Shipyard Workers Were Exposed
Victory ships were the WWII successor to Liberty ships — 531 built between 1944 and 1946. Faster and more durable than Liberty ships, many remained in service through the 1980s. Same asbestos use as Liberty ships in boiler insulation, pipe lagging, and protective gear. Many Victory ship crews developed mesothelioma decades after service.
Compensation for Victory Ship Veterans + Workers
Three parallel tracks for sailors, civilian shipyard workers, and family members:
- VA disability — mesothelioma is rated 100% for Navy veterans with documented service aboard Victory Ship vessels.
- Asbestos trust funds — typically 8-12 trusts apply (Manville, UNARCO, OC, Combustion Engineering, B&W, Garlock, Crane, Foster Wheeler, Eagle-Picher).
- Product liability lawsuits — against the private companies that supplied asbestos products to the Navy.
How Whitman Mesothelioma Law Firm Helps
We represent Victory Ship veterans, civilian shipyard workers, and family members nationwide. Authored by Michelle Whitman, reviewed by Paul Danziger, edited by Rod De Llano.