Having received a Presidential Unit Citation for the 3 war patrols it successfully completed and a series of other awards, such as the National Defense Service Medal and the World War II Victory Medal, the USS Tinosa (SS-283) was sponsored by Mrs. Katharine Shanks Malloy, wife of Captain William E. Malloy. It was commissioned in 1943 and named after a large ocean fish that can be found in the offshore waters of the tropical areas of the Pacific, Atlantic, and Indian Oceans. In 1958, the submarine was struck from the Naval Vessel Register and subsequently scuttled off Hawaii 2 years later. Exposure to asbestos was a serious problem in the Navy during the last century, as there were numerous products containing this toxic mineral on board, such as insulation, gaskets, and boilers. Following inhalation, asbestos fibers become stuck to the lining of the lungs and produce severe inflammation and tissue scarring, which can lead to serious health problems over decades. Therefore, we encourage everyone who was present on the USS Tinosa (SS-283) to undergo regular medical examinations in order to make sure their health have not been affected.
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