Combate de Martín García, Naval battle site at Martín García Island, Argentina
The naval engagement of 1838 occurred near Martín García Island, where French forces confronted Argentine troops during the French blockade of Río de la Plata.
Colonel Jerónimo Costa commanded 110 Argentine soldiers who defended the island against 500 French troops and their Uruguayan allies on October 11, 1838.
The battle represents a significant moment in Argentine military history, marking the resistance against foreign intervention during the government of Juan Manuel de Rosas.
The strategic location of Martín García Island at the confluence of Uruguay and Paraná rivers made it a critical control point for maritime navigation.
French Admiral Leblanc's forces captured the island after an intense bombardment, but Commander Daguenet recognized Costa's valor in defending against superior forces.
Location: Martín García Island
GPS coordinates: -34.15806,-58.25278
Latest update: April 2, 2025 07:02
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