The USS McGinty (DE-365) was a John C. Butler-class destroyer escort laid down on May 3, 1944, and launched on August 5, the same year. It was commissioned on September 25, 1944, under Lt. Cmdr. William H. Harrison’s command as DE-365 and served in the U.S. Navy for 20 years until it was decommissioned on September 23, 1968. During its activities, the ship carried a complement of 215 people on board and had its main missions in Norfolk, Okinawa, Guam, Eniwetok, San Diego, Saipan, Ulithi, and Pearl Harbor. After the decommissioning, the ship was struck from the Navy List on September 23, 1968, and sold for scrapping the following year. If you are worried that your past exposure to asbestos has put you at risk of developing lung cancer, or another asbestos-related disease, and you notice a change in your health, the first thing you need to do is make an appointment to see your doctor. You should make them aware of your work history and if you have been exposed to asbestos - this is important information that your doctor will need to know. A diagnosis of an asbestos-related medical condition may allow you to take legal action against the companies responsible for the production of asbestos-contaminated material used during their service.
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