City Of Bristol Wreck

Field Value
Obstruction Category foul ground
City of bristol Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		55 14.747 N,6 20.644 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 55.245783
  • Longitude: -6.344067
Water Depth 19 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name CITY OF BRISTOL
Type trawler
Flag GB
Length 35 m
Width 6.4 m
Draught 3.5
Shadow Height 0.5
Tonnage 214
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jan 11, 1910
Scour Dimensions ,,002.8,
Original Detection Year 1980
Last Detection Year 2008
Original Source national HO/authority wreck information
Last Amended Date May 18, 2009

Surveying Details

24.12.80 24.12.80 LIES IN W PART OF LARRY BANE BAY IN 20MTRS OF WATER AND STANDING 3-4MTRS ABOVE SEABED. HULL PLATING HAS FALLEN FROM FRAMES. TIDAL STREAM NEGLIGIBLE OVER WRECK, BUT RUNS UP TO 4KNOTS FURTHER OFFSHORE. (BSAC WRECK REGISTER,VOL III). NCA. STS. H1310/85/45 14.7.86 H1310/85/45 14.7.86 APPROX POSN FOR THIS WK BY HSA OBTAINED 19.6.86 IS 551506N, 062036W. LEAST DEPTH NOT OBTAINED. LOCAL FISHERMEN REPORT WK BADLY BROKEN UP AND ONLY HAZARD TO TRAWLING OR ANCHORING. (W F TODD, HN DTD 19.6.86). HSA DETAILS PROVIDED COULD NOT BE PLOTTED ON 2798, BUT POSN SHOWN ON ACCOMPANYING O.S. SHEET CONFIRMS BSAC WK REGISTER POSN. INS AS FOUL IN 551445N, 062035W [OSI]. BR STD. 15.10.04 15.10.04 EUT POSN: 5514.750N, 0620.643W. NC 2494. HH091/240/01 18.5.09 HH091/240/01 & SEP 2009/000038475 18.5.09 LOCATED 16.6.08 IN 5514.747N, 0620.644W [WGD] USING DGPS. LEAST M/B DEPTH 21.79 IN GEN DEPTH 19.5MTRS. SCOUR 2.8MTRS DEEP. LENGTH 1.8MTRS, WIDTH 1.8MTRS, HT 0.5MTR. NO MAGNETIC ANOMALY. (FURGO OSAE, HI 1240). SMALL CONTACT IN DEEP SCOUR HOLE. RETAIN FOUL IN REVISED POSN. BR STD.

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1903 BY GOOLE SHIPBUILDING & REPAIRING CO LTD. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY T F KELSALL. ONE BOILER, TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE OF 55 NHP, SINGLE SHAFT. MACHINERY AFT BY C D HOLMES & CO, HULL. PASSAGE MOVILLE FOR FLEETWOOD. STRUCK REEFS AND SANK IN HEAVY WEATHER. (SII)

General Comments

SMALL CONTACT IN DEEP SCOUR HOLE

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 55 14.747 N,6 20.644 W
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FAQ

Where is the CITY OF BRISTOL wreck located?

The CITY OF BRISTOL wreck is located at coordinates 55 14.747 N,6 20.644 W.

How deep is the seabed around the CITY OF BRISTOL?

The seabed around the CITY OF BRISTOL lies at approximately 19 meters deep.

When did the CITY OF BRISTOL sink?

The CITY OF BRISTOL sank on Jan 11, 1910.

When was the wreck of the CITY OF BRISTOL discovered?

The wreck of the CITY OF BRISTOL was discovered in 1980.

What country did the CITY OF BRISTOL belong to?

The CITY OF BRISTOL belonged to GB.

What was the tonnage of the CITY OF BRISTOL?

The CITY OF BRISTOL had a tonnage of 214 tons.

What type of wreck is the CITY OF BRISTOL?

The CITY OF BRISTOL is classified as a trawler.

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