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USS Indianapolis (CA-35) It was Larry Sharpe’s dream to build an accurate model of the USS Indianapolis CA-35, a Navy cruiser sunk in action two weeks before the end of World War II.  This event marked the greatest...

Toxic asbestos insulating products are no longer used in the construction of U.S. Navy or commercial ships, but the hazards of asbestos live on.  Hundreds of Navy and commercial ships built in the United States prior to the...

USS New York The destruction of the World Trade Centers on September 11, 2001, left behind not only an indelible mark on the hearts and minds of all Americans, but also thousands of tons of construction debris.  But...

There is no market for asbestos in Canada or the United States, let alone in the European Union where asbestos is totally banned. But Canada’s Bernard Coulombe nevertheless has high hopes for the financial success of the Jeffrey...

For over 100 years, Electric Boat, a subsidiary of General Dynamics Corporation, has played a pivotal role in supporting and maintaining the country’s fleet of submarines.  This company has shipyards  in both Groton, Connecticut, and Rhode Island, which...

Map of Rajasthan, India Most people in the United States today are aware that asbestos is a dangerous and potentially deadly substance.  Asbestos is no longer commercially mined for domestic use in the U.S., and asbestos-containing products have...

USS Missouri BB-63 The USS Missouri had a long and storied career as a U.S. Navy warship.  She is most famous for having hosted the Japanese surrender in Tokyo Bay at the end of World War II, as...

Portsmouth Naval Shipyard It was announced last week that Portsmouth Naval Shipyard (PNS), best known for its work in building, upgrading, refitting and repairing Navy submarines, will be receiving $9 million to renovate its facilities. This shipyard began...