Asbestos Ships Haunt Virginia

Article Added April 19th, 2007 - Print This Story - Bookmark This Story

Though the US government has proposed millions of dollars in order to remove and break down old ships, none of those funds will be going to the shipyard in Virginia’s James River. The ghost ships sitting in the James River in Virginia have been rotting away in the water for years. State officials were glad to hear that the President had allotted money to dispose of deteriorating ships, and then realized that none of the funds would go to the 44 ships in the river. The ships pose a health risk as they deteriorate, since the majority of the ships contain asbestos. The ships can release the deadly substance into the river as the hulls break down, causing a concern for city and state officials. Most aging ships used asbestos as a form of insulation and fire retarding material. The asbestos becomes a threat only when it is disturbed or starts to break down, releasing particles into the air where they can be breathed in. Inhaling asbestos particles can lead to emphysema and mesothelioma, a form of deadly lung cancer. Mesothelioma can takes years to manifest, and is often untreatable when detected. Though the ships pose no health threat yet, the continued break down of the hulls makes the problem imminent.

Article Added April 19th, 2007 - Print This Story - Bookmark This Story

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