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

Inscription.
Este recinto albergo a la
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.

English translation:
This area hosted the
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. Marker is in Veracruz. Memorial can be reached from Calle Mariano Arista close to Avenida Valentín Goméz 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 Goméz Farias. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Veracruz 91700, Mexico. Touch for directions.

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 José Azueta (about 120 meters away); Julio S. Montero Plaza (about 120 meters away); Commemoration of 100 Years of Mexican Marine Unions (about 180 meters away); The Veracruz City Museum

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(about 180 meters away); The Convent of the Bethlehemites (about 210 meters away); The Bastion of Santiago (about 210 meters away); The Convent of San Agustín (about 210 meters away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Veracruz.

Regarding The Mexican Naval Academy. The "Heroic Stand" (Gesta Heróica) 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.

Representation of Naval Cadets near the marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed By J. Makali Bruton, March 25, 2017

3. Representation of Naval Cadets near the marker

A cutaway exhibit of a galleon at the Mexican Naval Museum. image. Click for full size.

Photographed By J. Makali Bruton, March 25, 2017

4. A cutaway exhibit of a galleon at the Mexican Naval Museum.

<i>Escuela Naval</i> image. Click for full size.

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 Accra, Ghana. This page has been viewed 186 times since then and 12 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on June 15, 2017, by J. Makali Bruton of Accra, Ghana. 5. submitted on July 11, 2019.