Evidence
4 evidence entries recorded; each entry has a stable permalink (#ev-1 … #ev-4).
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[1]DANFS-derived via Wikipedia (cites DANFS Online); Alchetron DANFS transcription [nhhc_danfs]
- Finding type
- vessel_history
- Finding
- USS Burleson (APA-67), Gilliam-class attack transport, built by Consolidated Steel Corporation, Wilmington, CA (MC hull 1860). Laid down 22 April 1944, launched 11 July 1944 (sponsored by Virginia Fox), delivered 7 November 1944, commissioned 8 November 1944 (Lt. Cmdr. B. Hartley). WWII service: amphibious training at Guadalcanal-Tulagi, Ulithi; Okinawa initial assault (unloading 2-7 April 1945); Hawaiian training and repairs; Buckner Bay, Okinawa; occupation landings at Jinsen, Korea and Taku, China (1st Marine Division). Modified for Operation Crossroads: carried experimental animals to Bikini, observed both tests, retrieved surviving animals after each shot. Decommissioned 9 November 1946 but retained in reserve, in service as cargo-handling training ship at Little Creek, VA. Redesignated IX-67 on 5 October 1956. Stricken 1 September 1968; sold 20 November 1968 to North American Smelting Co., Wilmington, DE, for scrapping. One battle star for WWII service.
- Verification
- partial
- Role
- supporting
- Documentation level
- ship_specific
- Limitations
- DANFS returning HTTP 500 fleet-wide; identity facts from DANFS-derived Wikipedia narrative corroborated against the Alchetron DANFS transcription. Propulsion detail stated as Gilliam-class standard where the hull-specific infobox omitted it.
- Atlas source
- true
- Evidence ID
- ev-uss-burleson-apa67-01
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[2]Negative search result across authoritative repositories (2026-09-25) [other_primary]
- Finding type
- historical_record
- Finding
- No ship-specific asbestos documentation located for USS Burleson (APA-67) in any authoritative source searched (Navy, NARA, HAER, museum records). This is a negative finding, not an absence of exposure.
- Verification
- verified
- Role
- negative_finding
- Documentation level
- ship_specific
- Limitations
- Negative finding reflects search coverage, not proof of absence. No hull-specific asbestos survey located.
- Atlas source
- true
- Evidence ID
- ev-uss-burleson-apa67-02
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[3]CourtListener authenticated search (combined ship name + hull number) not completed - sandbox credential block (2026-09-25) [court_record]
- Finding type
- litigation_documented
- Finding
- CourtListener authenticated search for the combined ship name and hull number ("USS Burleson" APA-67) could not be completed during the writing session. The authenticated helper (cl-search) failed: the authd service returned HTTP 403, meaning the stored CourtListener connector credential is not available to the sandbox, so no query was issued and no results were returned. The search gap is logged; the search must be retried from an authorized environment before any litigation finding can be claimed.
- Verification
- unverified
- Role
- negative_finding
- Documentation level
- ship_specific
- Limitations
- Search not run; no litigation finding can be claimed. Retry required for complete coverage.
- Atlas source
- true
- Evidence ID
- ev-uss-burleson-apa67-03
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[4]U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, asbestos exposure guidance for Navy veterans [other_primary]
- Finding type
- historical_record
- Finding
- Era context: the Department of Veterans Affairs states that many WWII-era Navy ships contained asbestos products, with boiler and engine rooms of particular concern because asbestos was widely used as insulation during this period.
- Verification
- verified
- Role
- context
- Documentation level
- context_only
- Limitations
- Era context only - does not establish asbestos presence aboard this specific hull. Not a finding about this ship.
- Atlas source
- true
- Evidence ID
- ev-uss-burleson-apa67-04