Private Shipyards
Commercial shipyards in New Jersey built and repaired vessels for private industry, with workers facing similar asbestos exposure as naval facilities.
John H. Mathis & Company
Camden, New Jersey
New York Shipbuilding Corporation
Camden, New Jersey
Closed
Federal Shipbuilding & Drydock
Newark, New Jersey
Closed
Asbestos Exposure at New Jersey Shipyards
Workers at New Jersey shipyards encountered asbestos in numerous applications throughout vessel construction and repair:
- Pipe insulation: Steam and water pipes wrapped in asbestos lagging
- Boiler and engine rooms: Heavy insulation in machinery spaces
- Fireproofing: Asbestos sheets and spray applications on bulkheads
- Gaskets and packing: Valve components containing asbestos
- Electrical insulation: Wiring and panels with asbestos materials
At-Risk Occupations
Multiple trades worked at these shipyards and faced asbestos exposure. If you held any of these positions, you may have been exposed: