Third Battle of Tuxpan

Third Battle of Tuxpan
Part of Mexican–American War
DateJune 30, 1847
Location
Tuxpan, Veracruz
Result United States victory
Belligerents
United States Mexico
Commanders and leaders
Matthew C. Perry Unknown
Strength
Land:
unknown
marines,
sailors,
unknown artillery
Sea:
unknown naval forces		 unknown
infantry,
militia
Casualties and losses
2 killed,
5 wounded		 unknown

The Third Battle of Tuxpan was one of the three small engagements of the Mexican–American War to occur at Tuxpan, Mexico. The battle occurred on June 30, 1847, between Mexican troops (or militia) and an American landing force from the Mosquito Fleet under Matthew C. Perry.

Little is known, but a skirmish was fought, ending in the deaths of one American, and another who died two or three days later. Five others were wounded. At least four of the wounded Americans were made casualties by a gunpowder barrel explosion, caused by an unknown source. Mexican casualties are unknown.

The United States blockade of Tuxpan continued.

See also

References

  • Nevin, David; editor, The Mexican War (1978)
  • Bauer, K. Jack, The Mexican–American War 1846–48

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