Action of April 17, 1837

Battle of the Brazos River

Independence and the two Mexican brigs firing at long range.
DateApril 17, 1837
Location
Brazos River, off Velasco, Texas
28°57′28.9″N 95°21′46.0″W / 28.958028°N 95.362778°W / 28.958028; -95.362778
Result Mexican victory
Belligerents
 Mexico  Republic of Texas
Commanders and leaders
Francisco López George Wheelwright (POW)
Strength
2 brigs 1 schooner
Casualties and losses
2 killed
2 brigs damaged		 1 wounded
1 schooner captured

The Battle of the Brazos River was an engagement fought in the Brazos River on April 17, 1837, between the Mexican Navy and the Texian Navy.

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