Uss Bristol Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Uss bristol Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		37 26 N,6 20 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 37.433333
  • Longitude: 6.333333
Water Depth 2800 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Low Water
Name USS BRISTOL
Type destroyer
Flag US
Length 106.1 m
Width 11 m
Draught 3
Tonnage 1700
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Oct 13, 1943
Original Detection Year 1943
Original Source other
Surveying Details 21.5.78 SINKING POSN GIVEN AS 372600N, 062000E APPROX. (ALLIED WARSHIP CASUALTIES, MED, FEB 1952). NCA, TOO DEEP & POSN TOO VAGUE TO CHART.
Last Amended Date Nov 25, 2002

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1941 BY FEDERAL SHIPBUILDING CO. TORPEDOED BY A SUBMARINE OFF THE ALGERIAN COAST WHILST ESCORTING A CONVOY FROM NAPLES TO ORAN. NORMAL COMPLEMENT WAS 210. (DODS & ALLIED WARSHIP CASUALTIES, MED).

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FAQ

Where is the USS BRISTOL wreck located?

The USS BRISTOL wreck is located at coordinates 37 26 N,6 20 E.

How deep is the seabed around the USS BRISTOL?

The seabed around the USS BRISTOL lies at approximately 2800 meters deep.

When did the USS BRISTOL sink?

The USS BRISTOL sank on Oct 13, 1943.

When was the wreck of the USS BRISTOL discovered?

The wreck of the USS BRISTOL was discovered in 1943.

What country did the USS BRISTOL belong to?

The USS BRISTOL belonged to US.

What was the tonnage of the USS BRISTOL?

The USS BRISTOL had a tonnage of 1700 tons.

What type of wreck is the USS BRISTOL?

The USS BRISTOL is classified as a destroyer.

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