Yes, the United States Navy relied on asbestos in submarines for a good part of the 20th century. The Navy used asbestos to make the submarines fireproof, insulate them, and protect them from the damaging effects of saltwater. USS Argonaut (SS 106) However, both the military and the publi...
Members of the U.S. Navy were at an increased risk of asbestos exposure. Asbestos was used throughout ships in the U.S. Navy due to its heat-resistant properties, as seagoing vessels and submarines contained engines, boiler rooms and other below-deck areas that generated great amounts of ...