Compensation for Navy Veterans Exposed to Asbestos on USS Semmes (DDG-18)
Navy veterans who served on the USS Semmes (DDG-18), 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 Semmes (DDG-18)
- Between: 1960 - 1991
- Discharge Status: Honorable
USS Semmes (DDG-18)
The USS Semmes (DDG-18) was named after Raphael Semmes. The order for its construction was given on July 21, 1959, and it was built by Avondale Shipyard in Avondale, Louisiana. The ship was laid down on August 15, 1960, and it was launched on May 20, 1961. The Semmes was acquired on November 30, 1962, and was then commissioned on December 10, 1962.
USS Semmes remained active for approximately 28 years and 4 months before being decommissioned on April 14, 1991. The ship was also stricken on the same day. The identification for USS Semmes was the callsign NGMV and the hull number DDG-18. The ship's motto was "Dare to Excel". Its fate was decided when it was sold to Greece on September 13, 1991.
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