San Felipe incident (1835)
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1 schooner 1 steamer | 1 schooner |
The San Felipe incident was the first naval battle fought between Mexican and rebel forces during the Texas Revolution.[1] On September 1, 1835, the American owned merchant ships San Felipe and Laura were crewed by Texans when they encountered the Mexican Navy warship Correo de Mejico and captured her after a bloody exchange of cannon fire. The battle occurred off the coast of Texas near Brazoria and is remembered for having involved Stephen F. Austin who was on board the San Felipe.[2]
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References[]
- ^ "The San Felipe Incident: Opening Shot of the Texas Revolution | TSLAC". www.tsl.texas.gov. Retrieved 2017-11-01.
- ^ W., CUTRER, THOMAS (2010-06-15). "SAN FELIPE". www.tshaonline.org. Retrieved 2017-11-01.
Categories:
- Naval battles involving Texas
- Mexican Texas
- Naval battles involving Mexico
- History of Texas
- Maritime incidents in September 1835
- 1835 in Texas
- September 1835 events