Blockade of Veracruz

Blockade of Veracruz
Part of the Mexican–American War
American forces landing at Veracruz in 1847.
Date 1847 Location off Veracruz, Mexico, Gulf of Mexico Result United States victory, successful blockade and siege of Veracruz. Blockade opens Mexican waters
Belligerents
United States	Mexico
Commanders and leaders
David Connor Matthew C. Perry	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. It allowed the U.S. Army to land troops in Veracruz and initiate their siege.