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.
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