The USS Courser was a Bird-class 1 coastal minesweeper commissioned in 1941 that served in the US Navy for 6 years until it was decommissioned in 1947. During its activity, the ship carried a complement of 17 men on board, and its main mission was to remove the mines located in the minefields in the water so that other ships could pass safely. During World War II, the construction and repair of Navy ships relied heavily on asbestos-containing products. The hazardous mineral was found in various areas in these ships, particularly in the boiler rooms and engineering spaces. Electricians, technicians, submarine workers, and Navy builders were often exposed to asbestos whereas other sailors, culinary workers, and medical staff were at risk of asbestos exposure on board. If you think you were exposed to asbestos while serving aboard the USS Courser (AMc-32), you may still be at risk of developing asbestos-related diseases such as lung cancer, asbestosis, and mesothelioma, and you should make an appointment with your doctor at your earliest convenience.
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