Bombardment of Punta Sombrero

Bombardment of Punta Sombrero
Part of the Mexican–American War

USS Dale (right) and USS Liberdad (left) burning Alerta (center) off Loreto, Mexico.
DateOctober 31, 1847
Location
Punta Sombrero, Mulege, Baja California Sur, Mexico
Result United States victory, Mexican shore batteries silenced.
Belligerents
United States Mexico
Commanders and leaders
Tunis Craven Unknown
Strength
1 schooner Libertad 1 shore battery
Casualties and losses
Schooner damaged Unknown

The Bombardment of Punta Sombrero was an American naval bombardment in response to a Mexican attack on a United States Navy warship during the Mexican–American War, on October 31, 1847.

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