San Felipe Incident (1835)

San Felipe Incident
Part of the Texas Revolution
A receipt dated December 20, 1835 concerning the wreck of the San Felipe.
Date September 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

The San Felipe Incident^[1] was the first naval battle fought between Mexican and rebel forces during the Texas Revolution. 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]

See also

• Naval Battle of Campeche

References