Third Battle of Tuxpan

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.

Third Battle of Tuxpan
Part of Mexican–American War
Date June 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

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

• First Battle of Tuxpan

References

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

External links

• Roll of Honor - U.S. Casualties of Naval Actions in the War with Mexico Archived 2013-07-01 at the Wayback Machine