Veracruz, Mexico — The Gulf Coast (North America)
The Mexican Naval Academy
Photographed by J. Makali Bruton, March 25, 2017
1. The Mexican Naval Academy Marker
Escuela Naval Militar de 1897 a
1952, fue testigo de la valentia,
la lealtad y el honor que
mostraron los cadetes, durante
la Gesta Heroica de Veracruz
el 21 de abril de 1914.
Naval Military Academy from 1897 to 1952,
and was witness to the bravery, loyalty and honor that
was shown by its cadets during the
“Heroic Stand” of April 21, 1914.
Topics. This memorial is listed in this topic list: Military. A significant historical date for this entry is April 21, 1914.
Location. 19° 11.976′ N, 96° 8.094′ W. Memorial is in Veracruz. It can be reached from Calle Mariano Arista close to Avenida Valentνn Gomιz Farias. The marker is on the facade of the Mexican Naval Museum. The entrance to the museum is near the intersection of Mariano Arista and Gomιz Farias. Touch for map. Memorial is in this post office area: Veracruz 91700, Mexico. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this memorial is in the Gulf Coast and in the Sierra Madre. Globally, it is in North America, specifically in Mesoamerica, in a Gulf of Mexico state, on the Ring of Fire, and in the Western Hemisphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once New Spain, a Spanish colony, and the Aztec Empire.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Veracruz Memorial to the Fallen of Foreign Invasions (about 90 meters away, measured in a direct line); Lieutenant Josι Azueta (about 120 meters away); Julio S. Montero Plaza (about 120 meters away); Commemoration of 100 Years of Mexican Marine Unions (about
this page online
Regarding The Mexican Naval Academy. The "Heroic Stand" (Gesta Herσica) mentioned on the marker is a common way that Mexicans refer to the resistance to the US invasion of Veracruz on April 21, 1914 shown by the cadets of the then Mexican Naval Academy.
Photographed by J. Makali Bruton, March 25, 2017
2. The Mexican Naval Academy Marker
The marker is to the right of the entrance of what is now the Mexican Naval Museum.
Photographed by J. Makali Bruton, March 25, 2017
3. Representation of Naval Cadets near the marker
Photographed by J. Makali Bruton, March 25, 2017
4. A cutaway exhibit of a galleon at the Mexican Naval Museum.
Postcard published by Latapi & Bert, circa 1910
5. Escuela Naval
Credits. This page was last revised on July 11, 2019. It was originally submitted on June 15, 2017, by J. Makali Bruton of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 443 times since then and 40 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on June 15, 2017, by J. Makali Bruton of Washington, District of Columbia. 5. submitted on July 11, 2019.
