Carolina Shipping Company
The early 1920s brought many new forms of shipping companies across the United States. In Charleston, South Carolina, the Carolina Shipping Company began its industry by 1927. What made this ship industry so unique from its competitors were its early activities in agency and stevedoring services. This proved to be satisfactory at the time but the shipbuilding industry was continuously growing and becoming more competitive. As the years passed, the Carolina Shipping Company sold most of their vessels and continued to expand on the stevedoring service that was rare in other industries of the like.
By 1989, the company had a complete change of industry direction. After its many successful years promoting the stevedoring service, it sold that portion of its company to the Stevedoring Services of America and continued its endeavors solely as a steamship company. After selling that sector of business, The Carolina Shipping Company experienced an extreme boom in clients. There was a need for further expansion to different areas of the country and setting up stations at each of these bases. The offices were geared towards the east coast areas of Georgia, the Carolinas and Florida, as these were the areas with the most port traffic. The company was in full swing with the most recent and up to date equipment and communication processes for different kinds of vessels.
Due to the time frame and location of its early existence, those who worked for Carolina Shipping Company may have been at risk for asbestos exposure. Asbestos is a highly toxic substance that, if inhaled, could cause serious health effects nearly 20 or more years after exposure. The most prevalent illnesses that result from asbestos exposure include mesothelioma and other lung related illnesses. If you or a loved one have worked in the Carolina Shipping Company before the 1970s or were exposed to older ships within the bases, it is important to contact a physician immediately. The earlier mesothelioma is detected the quicker the doctor and cancer team can set up a treatment plan. Some patients do not experience any symptoms of mesothelioma, and can often mistake certain signs as other health complications. It is important not only to discuss health history but work history as well to determine if there could have potentially been asbestos contact at any time.
