The Newport News Shipyard constructed 7 U.S. Coast Guard Cutterss and repaired or overhauled many more. If you live in or around Newport News and were involved in the construction, repair or overhaul of these U.S. Coast Guard Cutterss, you may have been exposed to asbestos. If you served in the United States Navy and were stationed aboard one of these U.S. Coast Guard Cutterss, you are also at risk for asbestos exposure. The family members of persons exposed to asbestos are also at risk for contracting mesothelioma cancer. If you were exposed to asbestos aboard a U.S. Coast Guard Cutters at Newport News, contact our mesothelioma attorneys for a free case evaluation.
The following list is just of newly constructed U.S. Coast Guard Cutterss and does not include repairs or overhauls.
| Ship Name | Launch Date | Commision Date | Length | Beam | Displacement | Owner |
| Acushnet | May 16, 1908 | Sep 28, 1908 | 152'0" | 29'0" | 770 | U.S. Navy |
| Miami | Feb 10, 1912 | May 9, 1912 | 190'0" | 32'6" | 1,046 | U.S. Navy |
| Northland | Feb 5, 1927 | May 5, 1927 | 216'7" | 39'0" | 2,023 | U.S. Navy |
| Ossipee | May 1, 1915 | Jul 10, 1915 | 165'6" | 32'0" | 909 | U.S. Navy |
| Seneca | Mar 18, 1908 | Sep 19, 1908 | 204'0" | 34'0" | 1,575 | U.S. Navy |
| Tallapoosa | May 1, 1915 | Jul 16, 1915 | 165'6" | 32'0" | 912 | U.S. Navy |
| Unalga | Feb 10, 1912 | Apr 26, 1912 | 190'0" | 32'6" | 1,046 | U.S. Navy |
*For asbestos, mesothelioma, personal injury, medical malpractice and certain types of employment claims.
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