Naval Shipyards
Government-operated naval shipyards in Washington employed military personnel and civilian workers who faced intense asbestos exposure. Veterans may qualify for VA benefits.
Private Shipyards
Commercial shipyards in Washington built and repaired vessels for private industry, with workers facing similar asbestos exposure as naval facilities.
Winslow Marine Railway & Shipbuilding
Bainbridge Island, Washington
Closed
SAFE Boats International LLC
Bremerton, Washington
Lake Washington Shipyard
Houghton, Washington
Lockheed Shipbuilding and Construction Company (formerly Puget Sound Bridge and Dredging Company)
Seattle, Washington
Seattle-Tacoma Shipbuilding
Seattle, Washington
Skinner & Eddy Corporation
Seattle, Washington
Asbestos Exposure at Washington Shipyards
Workers at Washington 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: