After claiming California, the United States Naval forces moved south to the Baja Peninsula. On 2 September, Lieutenant Rowan landed a party from the Cyane against enemy cannon at San Blas, one of Mexico’s main supply bases on the Pacific coast.All Things History: The Pacific Theater of Naval Warfare in the Mexican-American War
Its amazing how many people have blogged about San Blas' history. Here are some of the best I have found.
Tuesday, December 23, 2008
All Things History: The Pacific Theater of Naval Warfare in the Mexican-American War
Tuesday, December 9, 2008
Canadian Armed Forces Blogger: On This Day
Martínez accompanied Juan Hernandez on his 1774 exploratory voyage from San Blas, Mexico, to the Queen Charlotte Islands and Nootka Sound.....Canadian Armed Forces Blogger: On This Day - Dec 9 1774
Thursday, December 4, 2008
ShipStamps.co.uk » Princesa and San Carlos
A Spanish set of stamps commemorates the visit of two warships to Prince William Sound on the north-west coast, sailing from San Blas, Mexico, on March 8, 1788. The Spanish authorities in Mexico and California had heard of foreign encroachment in the far north-west and decided to investigate...ShipStamps.co.uk » Princesa and San Carlos
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