Third Battle of Tuxpan

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 Mexicantroops (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.

• First Battle of Tuxpan

• Nevin, David; editor, The Mexican War (1978)
• Bauer, K. Jack, The Mexican–American War 1846–48

• Roll of Honor - U.S. Casualties of Naval Actions in the War with MexicoArchived 2013-07-01 at the Wayback Machine