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| 38k | Born in Glassboro, New Jersey, 17 April 1868, Mark Lambert Bristol graduated from the Naval Academy in 1887. During the Spanish-American War he served aboard Texas and participated in the battle of Santiago, Cuba. From 1901 to 1903 he served as aide to the Commander-in-Chief, North Atlantic Fleet. He commanded Oklahoma (BB 37) during World War I and then served as United States High Commissioner in Turkey (1919-27). In 1927 Rear Admiral Bristol assumed command of the Asiatic Fleet. He died 13 May 1939.
Digital ID: cph 3b17267, Library of Congress Prints and Photographs Division | Bill Gonyo |
USS Bristol (DD-453)
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| 59k | Bristol soon after completion, 31 October 1941.
National Archives photo 19-N-25955 | Don Scott YNCS (SS) USN (Ret.) |
| 59k | Bristol soon after completion, 31 October 1941.
National Archives photo 19-N-25956 | Don Scott YNCS (SS) USN (Ret.)/Robert Hurst |
| 69k | Bristol soon after completion, 31 October 1941.
National Archives photo 19-N-25957 | Don Scott YNCS (SS) USN (Ret.) |
| 123k | A photo showing the area forward of the bridge on USS Bristol (DD-453) as she was refitted after delivery at the New York Navy Yard, 10 January 1942. The Bristol has two .50 cal MG’s mounted in this area. Note that she has been painted in the Ms-12R Camo scheme. | Rick E Davis |
| 137k | The USS Bristol (DD-453) being fitted out for service at New York Navy yard after delivery, 16 January 1942. At this time, her AA armament only consisted of .50 cal MG’s. | Rick E Davis |
| 31k | Bristol at Halifax, Nova Scotia, 17 May 1942.
Nova Scotia Archives and Records Management, Halifax, NS | Tracy White |
| 119k | The USS Bristol (DD-453) at New York Navy Yard, 07 January 1943, after she was upgraded with the standard two twin 40mm AA gun mounts and what appears to be four single 20mm guns. Note that she has been repainted to the Ms-22 Camo scheme. | Rick E Davis |
| 67k | Off New York Navy Yard, 08 January 1943.Bristol was underway on a post-repair trial run from 0805 to 1832 this date. | Gerd Matthes |
| 94k | Off Chesapeake Bay, enroute to Norolk, 18 April 1943. | Don Scott YNCS (SS) USN (Ret.) |
| 192k | Photo taken from the Wilkes (DD-441) at Mers-el-Kebir, June 1943, with USS Swanson (DD-443) alongside; in the background is the USS Bristol (DD-453) outboard, and USS Ludlow (DD-438) inboard.
From the collection of William J. Mosher located at the National Destroyermens Museum housed aboard the USS Joseph P. Kennedy, Jr. (DD-850). | Ed Zajkowski |
| 176k | USS Bristol (DD-453) refuels from USS Brooklyn (CL-40) off Licata, Sicily, July 1943.
National Archives photo 80-G-52974 | Mike Green |
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208k | USS Bristol (DD-453) in Casablanca harbor, 1943. Note the unidentified flush decker in the foreground.
Photo from the LIFE magazine archives, J.R. Eyerman, photographer | Dave Wright |
| 136k | Another view of USS Bristol (DD-453) in Casablanca harbor, 1943.
Photo from the LIFE magazine archives, J.R. Eyerman, photographer | Peter DeForest |
| 287k | United States Naval Department Bureau of Ships War Torpedo Damage Diagram and Report No. 50. USS Bristol (DD-453). Submarine torpedo damage and loss on October 13, 1943 off North Africa. | Mike Green |
52 of her crew were lost with the ship and remain on duty.
