Battle of Martín García (1827)

For the battle in 1814, see Battle of Martín García (1814).
Battle of Martín García
Part of the Cisplatine War

Abordagem da corveta Maceió e da escuna Dois de Dezembro, by Edoardo De Martino, 1873
Date18 January 1827
Location
Off Martín García Island
Result Indecisive
Belligerents
Empire of Brazil United Provinces
Commanders and leaders
Frederico Mariath William Brown
Strength

First engagement:

Second engagement:

  • 1 corvette
  • 3 brigs
  • 4 schooners
  • Total guns: ~87

2 brigs
5 schooners
8 gunboats

Total guns: ~45
Casualties and losses
6 dead
10 wounded		 At least 1 brig damaged

The Battle of Martín García took place in 18 January 1827 in the Río de la Plata, off the Martín García Island. Two Brazilian ships were engaged by a small Argentine fleet, which withdrew after an hour. The Brazilian ships were reinforced and then reengaged by the Argentines, in an indecisive action.

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