1967: USS Forrestal In 1967, an accidental rocket launch on the deck of the supercarrier USS Forrestal in the Gulf of Tonkin resulted in a fire and explosions that killed 134 servicemen.

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Asbestos exposure on U.S. Navy ships during the 20th century put veterans at risk of mesothelioma. See a list of ships with asbestos.