San Felipe incident (1835)

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]

San Felipe incident
Part of the Texas Revolution

A receipt dated December 20, 1835 concerning the wreck of the San Felipe.
DateSeptember 1, 1835
Location
off Brazoria, Texas, Gulf of Mexico
Result Texan victory
Belligerents
 Republic of Texas  Mexico
Commanders and leaders
William A. Hurd Thomas Thompson
Strength
1 schooner
1 steamer		 1 schooner

See also

References
  1. "The San Felipe Incident: Opening Shot of the Texas Revolution | TSLAC". www.tsl.texas.gov. Retrieved 2017-11-01.
  2. W., CUTRER, THOMAS (2010-06-15). "SAN FELIPE". www.tshaonline.org. Retrieved 2017-11-01.

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