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	Mesothelioma SOS - Asbestos Exposure at Shipyards
		Home to the first dry dock in the world, the expansive Newport News Shipyard (NNS) in Virginia was at the forefront of the shipbuilding industry for decades, from the time it opened in 1886 and produced its first tugboat to the present...
		The Norfolk Naval Shipyard (NNSY) is the U.S. Navy’s oldest shipyard and, in actuality, pre-dates the Navy itself by 31 years.
		Southwest Marine Terminal of San Pedro, California, formerly a Bethlehem Steel shipyard, was established in 1917 and is of the oldest shipbuilding and repair facilities at the Port of Los Angeles.
	www.mesotheliomasos.com /jobsitesShipyards.php (3123 words)

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		Factors referenced by the claimant are not relevant--that others employed at the Charleston facility later received relocation expenses, when they were subject to separation by RIF (reduction in force), and that the facility eventually shut down.
		While employed at the Charleston Naval Shipyard, on July 23, 1991, Mr.
		He maintains that his position at the Charleston Naval Shipyard was not secure, in that the shipyard closed in April 1996.
	www.gsbca.gsa.gov /relo/r138360.txt (392 words)

	Working on Ships and Submarines at Charleston Naval Shipyard in South Carolina - Early, Ludwick, Sweeney & Strauss
		Charleston Naval Shipyard (CNSY) is situated on 400 acres of hard-land on the Cooper River, approximately five miles north of the historical city of Charleston.
		After the war, the shipyard was responsible for the repairs and alterations of captured German submarines.
		In April 1948 Secretary of the Navy John L. Sullivan told Charleston's Representative Rivers and Senator Burnet R. Maybank that the Navy planned for CNSY to become a submarine overhaul yard and would ask for an initial appropriation for a battery-charging unit.
	www.elslaw.com /charlestonnavyyard.htm (928 words)

	Hoel
		The former USS Hoel, moored at the former Charleston Naval Shipyard, was a symbol that day of the bright prospects for redevelopment of the shipyard, shut down more than a year earlier.
		Well before April 1, 1996, the day the Charleston Naval Base and Shipyard closed, the redevelopment of the 1,600 acres of land stretching five miles along the Cooper River was a hugely controversial, at times scandalous, venture.
		Many were former shipyard workers who passionately appealed to local leaders to attract shipbuilding companies that would need their skills.
	www.charlesfadams.com /stillserving/hoel.htm (1872 words)

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		Charleston Naval Shipyard is closing as a result of the base realignment and closure process of 1993.
		CAPT William F. Nold, commanding officer, Charleston Naval Shipyard praised his employees saying he was extremely proud of them for being able to work in an environment where the shipyard was closing and they were able to complete the overhaul of Nicholson at the same time.
		Charleston has always been one of the Navy's finest shipyards, and this, the last overhaul, was done in that same proud tradition." The ship will not return to the shipyard at the end of sea trials but will proceed to a new home port of Norfolk Naval Base, Norfolk.
	www.chinfo.navy.mil /navpalib/news/navywire/nwsa95/nwsa1002.txt (3449 words)

	Charleston Real Estate: Charleston Property Sales and Residential Home Listings from John Poston & Company
		The Charleston area is known internationally as a preferred city to travel to, as evidenced by its repeated ranking in the top 20 cities in the world to visit (Conde Nast Traveler: Fall '93, '94, '95,'96 &'97).
		Despite the closure of the Naval Shipyard and Naval Base, the Department of Defense remains a large part of the region's economy, employing thousands of active duty and civilian personnel at the Charleston Air Force Base, various Naval facilities still in the region, and other Department of Defense installations here.
		Charleston is home to some of the country's oldest cultural treasurers.
	www.postonco.com /economic_overview.html (641 words)

	Charleston Naval Shipyard
		Charleston Shipbuilders, Inc. CMI Power International, Inc. is a sister of Charleston Shipbuilders, Inc. CSI is one of the tennants at the Charleston Navy Base.
		Charleston Naval Shipyard is on the Cooper River in the city of North Charleston, SC.
		In December 1995 the Charleston Naval Complex Redevelopment Authority signed a lease with Charleston Ship Builders Inc., of Leesburg, FL for Building 218, a large building at the Charleston Naval Shipyard.
	www.globalsecurity.org /military/facility/charleston_nsy.htm (1008 words)

	Charleston Naval Base
		The Charleston Naval Complex is located on the west bank of the Cooper River about 5 miles north of Charleston, South Carolina.
		The Charleston Naval Base was located on the west bank of the Cooper River about five miles north of the City of Charleston proper.
		The authority 12 appointed members: five from the city of North Charleston, one each from the city of Charleston, Berkeley County, Charleston County, and Dorchester County, one appointed by the House, one appointed by the Senate, and one appointed by the Governor to serve as initial Chairman.
	www.globalsecurity.org /military/facility/charleston.htm (954 words)

	Charleston Naval Weapon Station, Charleston, South Carolina
		As a center of excellence for naval shore ATC systems worldwide, along with today’s advanced technological responsibilities and an increasing workforce, a $7.2 million contract was recently awarded for the construction of a new 38,783 sq.
		The quantitative military value score of Charleston AFB compared to that of Naval Weapons Station Charleston was too close to be the sole factor for determining the receiving installation for installation management functions.
		Military judgment favored Charleston AFB as the receiving installation for the installation management functions because of its mission in support of operational forces compared to Naval Weapons Station Charleston, which had a primary mission to support training and industrial activities.
	www.globalsecurity.org /military/facility/charleston_nws.htm (1733 words)

	Breathing Asbestos Dust while Working at Shipyard - Helping Shipyard Workers with Mesothelioma
		Shipyard workers assigned to ships during construction and overhauls at Brooklyn Navy Yard were exposed to asbestos.
		During the construction and repair of American warships and other large navy vessels, shipyard workers and military personnel were often exposed to asbestos-covered boilers, wall insulation, turbines, pipe covering, gaskets, pumps, cement and other asbestos containing products.
		Those who worked at these shipyards are at risk to develop asbestos-related diseases including malignant mesothelioma and asbestos related lung cancer.
	www.mesothelioma.com /jobsites_shipyards.htm (207 words)

	Asbestos Exposure at Charleston Naval Shipyard - Protecting Shipyard Workers with Mesothelioma
		Established in 1901, Charleston Naval Shipyard (CNSY) is located approximately five miles north of the historical city of Charleston, South Carolina.
		Things slowed down again for Charleston Naval Shipyard as the war passed, and there was a question as to whether they would ever pick up again.
		WWII brought funding for expansions to the shipyard, and in 1939, $3.5 million was awarded to the yard allowing it to hire approximately 1,800 WPA and PWA workers.
	www.mesothelioma.com /jobsites_sc_charleston.htm (546 words)

	Portsmouth Herald Local News: Advocates use past military-value playbook in fight
		Portsmouth Naval Shipyard was placed on a recommended closure list by the Defense Department on May 13, along with 32 other major installations across the country.
		Shipyard advocates have the summer to fight for the yard’s survival as the 2005 Base Realignment and Closure Commission visits targeted facilities, reviews Defense Department findings, and listens to community members who say their installations were unjustly targeted.
		In 1993, Charleston Naval Shipyard in South Carolina and Mare Island Naval Shipyard in Callejo, Calif., were recommended for closure by the Defense Department.
	www.seacoastonline.com /2005news/05222005/news/43612.htm (946 words)

	Welcome to the North Charleston Fire Department
		The fire at the dry docks on the former Charleston Naval Base was reported about 1 p.m.
		Crews from North Charleston, Mount Pleasant, Charleston and the Charleston County Rescue Squad responded, said North Charleston Fire Battalion Chief Edward Padgett.
		Matthew Chandler, contacted in the shipyard's human resources department, confirmed a barge was on fire but said he didn't know much else about it.
	www.ncfd.org /news/2004-09-01-1.htm (270 words)

	Charleston Naval Shipyard
		Charleston Naval Shipyard has con- tributed a century of service to the nation's...
		Key West for the U.S. Naval Shipyard in Charleston, South Carolina to be away...
		Established in 1901, the Charleston Naval Shipyard sits on the Cooper River in...
	charleston.searchitclickit.com /3/Charleston-Naval-Shipyard.html (344 words)

	Tags: Military,Shipyard
		Bath Iron Works is a dense industrial shipyard complex covering around 60 acres on the Kennebek River, and is the largest private employer in the state of Maine.
		The largest naval installation in the world, and by population the largest military base of any kind in the world.
		Puget Sound Naval Shipyard began life in 1891, and is now the largest active shipyard on the West Coast.
	ludb.clui.org /tag/Military/Shipyard (352 words)

	USS Agile
		On 26 October, the minesweeper stood out of Charleston on her way to Panama City, Fla., where she reported on the 31st for duty with the Mine Defense Laboratory.
		The minesweeper entered the Charleston Naval Shipyard on 29 January 1960 and began a regular overhaul.
		She returned to Charleston on 8 June, began preparations for a deployment to the West Indies, and embarked upon that assignment on 20 July.
	www.multied.com /navy/Minelayer/Agilemso.html (1485 words)

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		The Charleston Naval Shipyard was a US Department of Navy facility that repaired, overhauled, and maintained Navy ships, including nuclear-powered ships.
		In December 1995 the Charleston Naval Complex Redevelopment Authority signed a lease with Charleston Ship Builders Inc., of Leesburg, FL for Building 218, a large building at the Charleston Naval Shipyard.
		Charleston Shipbuilders, Inc. CMI Power International, Inc. is a sister of Charleston Shipbuilders, Inc. CSI is one of the tennants at the Charleston Navy Base.
	www.fas.org /man/company/shipyard/charleston_nsy.htm (196 words)

	History for USS Trippe - FF 1075
		Following a homeport change to Charleston, SC in March 1974, Trippe deployed to the Indian Ocean for duty with Middle East Forces in January 1975.
		Trippe was sent to Bath Ironworks Shipyards, Bath, Maine in February 1980 for major retrofit which was scheduled for twelve months, but Trippe and her crew completed the shipyard retrofit by December 1980, including post retrofit sea trials.
		On 1 March 1983 Trippe was deployed to IO 2-83 for operations in the Indian Ocean with the USS Carl Vinson (CVN-70) on her maiden voyage.
	www.military.com /HomePage/UnitPageHistory/1,13506,201045\|766849,00.html (742 words)

	History of the USS Canopus AS-34
		She returned to Charleston Naval Shipyard on February 24th for the usual post shakedown work.
		After a short stay at Charleston, the Canopus sailed in July 1985 to Kings Bay GA, where she relived the Simon Lake - assuming upkeep and refit duites for the SSBNs of Subron 16.
		During a ceremony held at Warrior Warf, Naval Submarine Base, Kings Bay on Friday, the Seventh day of October, 1994 -- USS Canopus' 29 years of service was celebrated; and she was decommissioned from active service.
	www.usscanopus.org /history.htm (592 words)

	submarine squadron 12
		SHIPYARD OVERHAUL CHARLESTON, S.C. On the fourteenth of July 1962, the USS BUSHNELL will depart Key West for the U.S. Naval Shipyard in Charleston, South Carolina to be away from her home port for a six month period.
		January 1963: Our newly overhauled ship has completed a five month FRAM period in the U.S. Naval Shipyard in Charleston, S.C. and is now back for duties in our homeport of Key West, Florida.
		The newly overhauled submarine tender BUSHNELL completed a five month period in the U.S. Naval Shipyard, Charleston, S.C. and is seen here as she departs under the Cooper River Bridge for her homeport in Key West.
	okees.150m.com /shipyard/page4.htm (382 words)

	Charleston Navy Yard Information
		Charleston Navy Yard was a U.S. Navy ship building and repair facility located along the west bank of the Cooper River, in North Charleston, South Carolina.
		It began operations in 1909 as a drydock, and continued as a navy facility until 1996 when it was leased to Detyens Shipyards, Inc. during down-sizing.
		Today, a 340-acre section of the former base is being revitalized as a sustainable, mixed-use urban hub for the city of North Charleston, SC.
	www.bookrags.com /Charleston_Naval_Shipyard (121 words)

	North Charleston, SC
		The tribute was planned by military veterans and the City of North Charleston to the thousands of men and women who served their country and the civilians who labored at the base for 95 years before it closed in 1996.
		The Greater Charleston Naval Base Memorial Board raised approximately $560,000 through donations, and the city will pay the rest of the costs.
		Bronze sculptures of a submarine,a landing craft and a destroyer, all of which were built or serviced at the once-bustling base.will stand on a pedestal among the statues of the Lone Sailor and Homecoming and wall plaques that will be on display the 95 year history of the Charleston Naval Base and shipyard.
	www.northcharleston.org /basememorial.aspx (356 words)

	>From the Federal Register Online via GPO Access [wais.access.gpo.gov] \| Federal Register Environmental Documents \| ...
		Navy intends to dispose of the Charleston Naval Base in a manner that is consistent with Alternative Reuse Scenario 3, described in the Final Environmental Impact Statement (FEIS) as the preferred alternative.
		The Naval Base is composed of the Naval Station which covers 842 acres, the Naval Shipyard which covers 505 acres, the Fleet and Industrial Supply Center which covers 194 acres, the Fleet and Mine Warfare Training Center which covers 10 acres, and the Chicora Tank Farm which covers 24 acres.
		Two other Federally owned parcels of land lie within the boundaries of the Charleston Naval Base but are not part of the Base property: an 8.7 acre parcel owned by the Department of State and a four acre parcel owned by the Department of Commerce for the use of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration.
	www.epa.gov /fedrgstr/EPA-IMPACT/1996/May/Day-13/pr-16550.html (4539 words)

	Avenge History
		She conducted local operations until entering the Charleston Naval Shipyard on 14 January 1955 for conversion.
		She arrived back in Charleston in April for leave and upkeep and then entered the naval shipyard at Charleston in May for repairs which were followed by refresher training and local operations.
		In August, she was part of the Gemini V recovery force off Cape Kennedy, Fla In early December, the minesweeper took part in an amphibious exercise off Vieques, Puerto Rico, before returning to her home port for the Christmas holidays.
	home.earthlink.net /~mso469/avenge/id1.html (1307 words)

	Boat Specs and History
		The USS ODAX (SS-484) was commissioned on 11 July 1945 at the Portsmouth Naval Shipyard in Portsmouth, New Hampshire, and was assigned to Submarine Squadron FOUR in Key West, Florida, for peacetime operations and training.
		ODAX returned to Charleston in December 1964 and in April 1965 commenced overhaul in the Charleston Naval Shipyard.
		From January to March 1970 the ODAX was again in the Charleston Naval shipyard where she had four new batteries installed.
	www.shadowtime.com /boat_specs_and_history.htm (1741 words)

	1994 US INDUSTRIAL OUTLOOK Chapter 21 Shipbuilding and Repair
		Many U.S. shipyards, however, have been increasingly involved in the design and construction of passenger, cruise, dining, and gaming vessels to be employed on the U.S. coastal and inland waterways.
		U.S. shipyards, both large and small, are turning to commercial ship repair work because of the continuing decline in the Navy's new shipbuilding activities and a delay in hoped-for commercial shipbuilding orders.
		Major U.S. shipyards, formerly focused on Navy work, are now gearing up for opportunities to replace the aging fleet and to build or retrofit tanker tonnage as a result of the act.
	www.fas.org /man/company/shipyard/usio0026.html (5078 words)

	History for The GlamourGirl
		The U.S. Naval Shipyard, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, was the site of CLAMAGORE's conversion to high speed GUPPY II (Greater Underwater Propulsion Power) submarine in the spring and summer of 1948.
		From June to August, CLAMAGORE was in Charleston Naval Shipyard for a battery renewal.
		The arrival of CLAMAGORE at Charleston Naval Shipyard for an overhaul on 29 June coincided with the change in home port of Submarine Squadron FOUR to Charleston.
	www.military.com /HomePage/UnitPageHistory/1,13506,702173\|701157,00.html (2935 words)

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