Action of April 17, 1837

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.

Battle of the Brazos River
DateApril 17, 1837
Location
Brazos River, off Velasco, Texas
28°57′28.9″N 95°21′46.0″W
Result Mexican victory
Belligerents
 Mexico  Republic of Texas
Commanders and leaders
Francisco López George W. Wheelwright
Strength
2 brigs 1 schooner
Casualties and losses
2 killed
2 brigs damaged
1 wounded
1 schooner captured
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