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The US Navy's Gulf squadron under David Conner and Matthew Perry: blockade, Veracruz landings and river raids.
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Movements
- May 13, 1846 – March 8, 1847 Blockades the Gulf coast from Antón Lizardo Map
- March 9, 1847 – March 29, 1847 Siege of Veracruz Lands Scott's army; bombards Veracruz Map
- April 18, 1847 Takes Tuxpan Map
- June 16, 1847 Second Tabasco expedition takes San Juan Bautista Map
- June 25, 1847 – February 2, 1848 Blockades the Gulf coast from Veracruz Map