Blockade of Veracruz
Part of theMexican–American War
American forces landing at Veracruz in 1847.
Date 1846–1848 Location Veracruz,Mexico,Gulf of Mexico Result United States victory
Belligerents
United States	Mexico
Commanders and leaders
David Conner Matthew C. Perry	Juan Esteban Morales

TheBlockade ofVeracruz was a conflict during theMexican–American War. The blockade of Veracruz was extremely important in the Mexican-American War in stopping the trade ofcontraband.^[1]: 107

Secretary of the NavyGeorge Bancroft instructed CommodoreDavid Conner'sHome 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 andMatamoros under blockade.^[1]: 109 Conner sent thesloop-of-warSt. Mary's to Tampico, thepaddle frigateMississippi to Veracruz, and the sloop-of-warFalmouth to Alvarado.^[1]: 109

• Naval battles of the Mexican–American War
• Mexico City Campaign
• Blockades by the United States
• History of Veracruz

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