Blockade of Veracruz

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Blockade of Veracruz
Part of the Mexican–American War

American forces landing at Veracruz in 1847.
Date1846-1848
Location
Veracruz, Mexico, Gulf of Mexico
Result United States victory
Belligerents
 United States Mexico Mexico
Commanders and leaders
David Conner
Matthew C. Perry		 Mexico Juan Esteban Morales

The Blockade of Veracruz was a conflict during the Mexican-American War. The blockade of Veracruz was extremely important in the Mexican-American War in stopping the trade of contraband.[1]: 107 

Secretary of the Navy George Bancroft instructed Commodore Conner's Home Squadron to "exercise all the rights that belong to you as commander-in-chief of a belligerent squadron."[1]: 108  On 14 May 1846, Conner proclaimed Veracruz, Alvarado, Tampico and Matamoros under blockade.[1]: 109  Conner sent the sloop-of-war St. Mary's to Tampico, the paddle frigate Mississippi to Veracruz, and the sloop-of-war Falmouth to Alvarado.[1]: 109 

References

  1. ^ a b c d Bauer, K.J., 1974, The Mexican War, 1846-1848, New York:Macmillan, ISBN 0803261071

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