Mexican Navy - History

History

The Mexican Navy has its origins in the creation of the Ministry of War in 1821. From that year until 1939 it existed jointly with the Army in the organic ministry. Since its declaration of independence from Spain in September 1810, through the mid decades of the 19th century, Mexico found itself in a constant state of war, mostly against Spain which had not recognized its independence. Therefore its priority was to purchase its first fleet from the U.S.A. in order to displace the last remaining Spanish forces from its coasts.

The Mexican Navy has participated in many naval battles to protect and defend Mexico's interests. Some of the most important battles were:

Attempts by Spain to reconquer Mexico

• Takeover of the San Juan de Ulúa fort (1821–1825)
• The invasion of Cabo Rojo (1829)
• Battle of Mariel

The first French intervention in Mexico (The 'Pastry War') (November 1838 - March 1839)

• An entire Armada was captured at Veracruz

Yucatán Independence (1841—1848)

• Naval Battle of Campeche

The Mexican–American War (1846–48)

The Second French Intervention (1862–1867)

The Mexican Revolution (1910–1919)

• First Battle of Topolobampo
• Second Battle of Topolobampo
• Third Battle of Topolobampo
• Action of 9 April 1914
• Fourth Battle of Topolobampo

Second invasion by the United States (April 9, 1914-November 23, 1914)

• United States occupation of Veracruz