The USS Whitley (AKA-91) was an Andromeda-class attack cargo ship laid down on May 2, 1944, and launched on June 22, 1944, with the hull number AKA-91. It was commissioned on September 21, 1944, under Comdr. Albert C. Thompson’s command and served in the US Navy for 11 years until it was decommissioned for the first time on August 16, 1955. The second time it was reinstated on December 1, 1961, and served in the Italian Navy for another 12 years until May 1, 1973. It carried a complement of 366 men on board. During this period, the ship operated in the Hawaiian Islands, Saipan, Bonin Islands, New Hebrides, Espiritu Santo, Florida, and Norfolk. It was struck from the Navy List on May 1, 1973, for the last time. For the services brought to the country during World War II, the USS Whitley received 1 battle star. Asbestos is a naturally occurring mineral that can result in serious medical conditions if a person is exposed to it for a prolonged period. Some of these diseases can include cancer, pleural plaques, and asbestosis. If you believe your medical condition is related to prolonged exposure to asbestos, then it’s important you seek an experienced attorney to assist you.
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