USS PC-492

Name
USS PC-492
Hull designation
PC-492
Vessel class
PC-461
Evidence tier
Tier 2
Evidence entries
3
Record ID
uss-pc-492-pc492
Dataset version
2026.10.12-rc.1
Canonical URL
https://asbestosatlas.org/ships/uss-pc-492-pc492

Evidence

3 evidence entries recorded; each entry has a stable permalink (#ev-1 … #ev-3).

  1. [1]research packet 897-packet.md (2 sources cited) [museum_official]
    Finding type
    vessel_history
    Finding
    Identity packet verdict: VERIFIED.
    Verification
    verified
    Role
    supporting
    Documentation level
    ship_specific
    Evidence ID
    uss-pc-492-pc492-pkt-897-packet-md
  2. [2]National Archives, Special List 44: Logbooks of U.S. Navy Ships, by Ship Number [other_primary]
    Locator
    PDF page 69, PC-492 row (document page 69; PDF page 69)
    Finding type
    historical_record
    Finding
    The NARA inventory lists PC-492 with logbook coverage dates 5 May 1942 through 30 June 1945.
    Verification
    verified
    Role
    archival_lead
    Documentation level
    ship_specific
    Accessed
    2026-10-03
    Study period
    1942-05-05 to 1945-06-30 (inventory-listed log coverage)
    Population
    PC-492 shipboard records
    Limitations
    This is an archival inventory entry and a lead to deck logs, not the logs themselves. The listed date range is not treated as the ship's complete service period or as proof of commissioning or decommissioning. The inventory contains no asbestos information.
    Atlas source
    true
    Evidence ID
    ev-uss-pc-492-pc492-02
  3. [3]Negative research finding from the official-source review documented in this batch report and search ledger [other_primary]
    Locator
    See BATCH-7867-REPORT.md, research decisions and search ledger
    Finding type
    abatement_record
    Finding
    No ship-specific asbestos survey, abatement record, material specification, or other direct asbestos documentation was located in the official sources reviewed for this record.
    Verification
    partial
    Role
    negative_finding
    Documentation level
    ship_specific
    Accessed
    2026-10-03
    Study period
    Research reviewed through 2026-10-03
    Population
    PC-492 hull and crew
    Limitations
    A bounded search result, not proof that no such records exist. Firecrawl searches were blocked by the keyless service quota; litigation review was incomplete after the CourtListener helper's fleet pacing gate stopped three requests. NARA deck logs and other unreviewed archival files may contain additional information.
    Atlas source
    true
    Evidence ID
    ev-uss-pc-492-pc492-03

Attribution

Compiled by
Paul Danziger; Rod de Llano
Publisher
Danziger & De Llano, LLP
License
CC-BY-4.0
Citation
Danziger, P., and De Llano, R. (2026). AsbestosAtlas Navy Vessel Asbestos Exposure Dataset. Danziger & De Llano, LLP. DOI: not yet assigned
Dataset version
asbestosatlas-ships-2026.10.12-rc.1
DOI
not yet assigned