Compensation for Navy Veterans Exposed to Asbestos on USS Merrimack (AO-179)
Navy veterans who served on the USS Merrimack (AO-179), if you're facing mesothelioma or lung cancer, you deserve answers and support. Explore options for justice – calculate your potential compensation and connect with a trusted asbestos law firm in your area.
- Served Aboard: USS Merrimack (AO-179)
- Between: 1979 - 1998
- Discharge Status: Honorable
USS Merrimack (AO-179)
The USS Merrimack, named after the Merrimack River, was constructed by Avondale Shipyard in Avondale, Louisiana. The initial construction process, also known as being 'laid down', started on July 16, 1979. The ship was subsequently launched on May 17, 1980. A little over a year later, it was commissioned on November 14, 1981.
The USS Merrimack served for 17 years and one month before being decommissioned on December 18, 1998 - the significance of the term 'stricken' on this same date. The vessel carried the International Maritime Organization (IMO) number 7702437 during its service years. After 15 years of inactivity, the ship was ultimately scrapped on June 5, 2013.
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