USS Enterprise (CVN-65) is a documented U.S. Navy nuclear aircraft carrier with asbestos-exposure evidence in the public litigation record. The equipment manifest below was assembled from depositions, expert reports, and manufacturer interrogatory responses filed in U.S. asbestos litigation that reference equipment installed aboard this vessel.
Equipment Manifest
| Equipment | Manufacturer | Qty | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vertical Single, Double-Acting, Reciprocating Steam Pump | Warren Pumps, Inc. | 28 | 6x6x6 inch, Contract Nobs-3959 |
| Chain Drive Lube Oil Service Pump | Warren Pumps, Inc. | 29 | Type III, Contract Nobs-74687 |
| Bilge & Fuel Oil Tank Stripping Pump | Warren Pumps, Inc. | 20 | |
| Turbine Generator Circulating Pumps | Warren Pumps, Inc. | 29 | |
| Standby Lube Oil Pump | Warren Pumps, Inc. | 55 | |
| Turbine Driven Main Circulating Pump | Warren Pumps, Inc. | 47 | |
| Motor Driven Fire Pump 750 G.P.M. | Warren Pumps, Inc. | 66 | |
| Chain Driven Main Lube Oil Pump | Warren Pumps, Inc. | 134 | includes Turbine Driven Standby and Motor Driven Emergency variants |
| Main Lube Oil Service Pump | Warren Pumps, Inc. | 70 | |
| Single Stage, Double Suction Centrifugal Pump, Type DBH | Warren Pumps, Inc. | 3 | |
| 2-Stage Vertical Condensate Pump, Types 2CV and 2CVP | Warren Pumps, Inc. | 6 | Marine Centrifugal |
| Boilers | FOSTER WHEELER | FW Products aboard USS ENTERPRISE (CVGN-65) prior to 1975 | |
| Soot Blowers | FOSTER WHEELER | FW Products aboard USS ENTERPRISE (CVGN-65) prior to 1975 | |
| Bottom Blow Valves | FOSTER WHEELER | FW Products aboard USS ENTERPRISE (CVGN-65) prior to 1975 | |
| Safety Valves | FOSTER WHEELER | FW Products aboard USS ENTERPRISE (CVGN-65) prior to 1975 | |
| Condensers | FOSTER WHEELER | FW Products aboard USS ENTERPRISE (CVGN-65) prior to 1975 | |
| Air ejectors | Foster Wheeler | Aboard USS Enterprise (CVAN 65) | |
| Steam generators | Foster Wheeler | Aboard USS Enterprise (CVAN 65) |
Note: this manifest is derived from public asbestos litigation records (depositions, expert reports, manufacturer interrogatories) rather than primary BUSHIPS construction documents. Entries reflect what has been documented or alleged in publicly filed legal records.
Documented Asbestos Evidence
Deposition testimony in publicly filed litigation confirms that asbestos-containing insulation remained aboard USS Enterprise (CVN-65) as of at least the mid-2000s — the deponent testified in the present tense that Enterprise “still has asbestos aboard as part of its insulation.” The witness placed Enterprise in the context of other nuclear ships homeported out of Long Beach, California (including Truxtun and Bainbridge) and older submarines, all described as retaining asbestos insulation from their original construction.
Nuclear carriers of this era incorporated asbestos-containing materials in spaces not directly associated with the reactor plant: pipe insulation, gaskets, and packing in conventional steam auxiliary systems, hotel loads, and aviation support systems. Veterans who worked in engineering, damage control, or maintenance rates aboard Enterprise during her 1961–2012 service life may have encountered asbestos in these non-reactor spaces.
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References reflect what has been alleged or documented in publicly filed asbestos litigation. This does not constitute a finding of fact or liability. This site does not provide legal or medical advice.
The asbestos-containing products documented on U.S. Navy vessels and at shipyards are catalogued by manufacturer on AsbestosIndex. These records cross-reference which companies supplied which materials and to which facilities.
Navy Ratings Most Exposed to Asbestos Aboard Enterprise
The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs and the public asbestos litigation record document that the following Navy ratings worked routinely in spaces where ACM was installed, maintained, ripped out, and replaced:
VA Presumptive Benefits — No Filing Deadline
The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs recognizes mesothelioma, asbestos-related lung cancer, asbestosis, and pleural disease as conditions presumed to be service-connected for Navy veterans with documented asbestos exposure under 38 CFR § 3.309(d). No statute of limitations applies to VA disability compensation claims.
Available benefits may include monthly disability compensation, Dependency & Indemnity Compensation (DIC) for surviving spouses, priority VA healthcare enrollment, and Special Monthly Compensation for severe cases. Parallel claims against the asbestos bankruptcy trust funds established by the manufacturers of these products do not reduce VA compensation.
How to file a VA disability claim: VA claims are filed directly with the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs — not with a law firm. Start at VA.gov › Hazardous Materials Exposure, call 1‑800‑827‑1000, or get free help filing from a Veterans Service Organization: DAV, VFW, or American Legion.
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Source notes: equipment-manifest entries (where shown) are sourced from public-record BUSHIPS (Bureau of Ships) documentation, NARA archives, and the public asbestos litigation record. Manufacturer attributions link to documented asbestos-product histories on AsbestosIndex.com where available. Nothing on this page constitutes medical or legal advice.
