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| partof = the [[Paraguayan War]]
| partof = the [[Paraguayan War]]
| image = LasCuevasx10.jpg
| image = LasCuevasx10.jpg
| caption = Battle of Cuevas after the [[Battle of Riachuelo]], 12 August 1865 ([[José Murature]]).
| caption = Battle of Cuevas, 12 August 1865 ([[José Murature]]).
| date = 12 August 1865
| date = 12 August 1865
| place = [[Corrientes Province]], Argentina
| place = [[Corrientes Province]], Argentina
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*Warships successfully pass.
*Warships successfully pass.
| combatant1 = {{flag|Empire of Brazil}}
| combatant1 = {{flag|Empire of Brazil}}
*[[File:Naval Jack of Brazil.svg|18px]] [[Imperial Brazilian Navy|Imperial Navy]]
*[[File:Bandeira do Cruzeiro.svg|18px]] [[Imperial Brazilian Navy|Imperial Navy]]
{{flag|Argentina}}
{{flag|Argentina}}
*[[File:Naval Jack of Argentina.svg|18px]] [[Argentine Navy]]
*[[File:Naval Jack of Argentina.svg|18px]] [[Argentine Navy]]
| combatant2 ={{flag|Paraguay|1842}}
| combatant2 = {{flag|Paraguay|1842}}
*[[File:Coat of arms of Paraguay.svg|18px]] [[Paraguayan Army]]
*[[File:Coat of arms of Paraguay.svg|18px]] [[Paraguayan Army]]
| commander1 = {{flagicon image|Naval Jack of Brazil.svg}} [[Francisco Manuel Barroso, Baron of Amazonas|Francisco Manuel Barroso]]<br>{{flagicon image|Naval Jack of Argentina.svg}} [[José Murature]]
| commander1 = {{flagdeco|Empire of Brazil|naval}} [[Francisco Manuel Barroso, Baron of Amazonas|Francisco M. Barroso]]<br>{{flagicon image|Naval Jack of Argentina.svg}} [[José Murature]]
| commander2 = {{flagdeco|Paraguay|1842}} José María Bruguez
| commander2 = {{flagdeco|Paraguay|1842}} [[José María Bruguez]]
| strength1 = {{flagicon image|Naval Jack of Brazil.svg}} 12 ships with 60 cannons:<br>3 [[frigates]]<br>3 [[corvettes]]<br>5 [[gunboats]]<br>1 transport<br>{{flagicon image|Naval Jack of Argentina.svg}} 1 gunboat
| strength1 = {{flagicon image|Bandeira do Cruzeiro.svg}} 12 ships with 60 cannons:<br>3 [[frigates]]<br>3 [[corvettes]]<br>5 [[gunboats]]<br>1 transport<br>{{flagicon image|Naval Jack of Argentina.svg}} 1 gunboat
| strength2 = 3,000 soldiers{{Sfn|Garcia|2012|p=457}}<br>34 cannons
| strength2 = 3,000 soldiers{{Sfn|Garcia|2012|p=457}}<br>34 cannons
| casualties1 = 24 killed<br>42 wounded{{Sfn|Garcia|2012|p=457}}
| casualties1 = 24 killed<br>42 wounded{{Sfn|Garcia|2012|p=457}}
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{{campaignbox Paraguayan War}}
{{campaignbox Paraguayan War}}
The '''Battle of Paso de Cuevas''' was fought on 12 August 1865 during the Paraguayan invasion of the Argentine province of Corrientes.
The '''Battle of Paso de Cuevas''' was fought on 12 August 1865 during the Paraguayan invasion of the Argentine province of [[Corrientes]].


Following losses after the [[Battle of Riachuelo]], and running the gauntlet set up by Bruguez at Bella Vista in the [[Battle of Paso de Mercedes]] the day before, the allied fleet advanced down the [[River Paraná]], not wanting to be cut off from its supply base.{{Sfn|Hooker|2007|p=36}} However, the pass at Cuevas was once again manned by 3000 of Bruguez's men with 34 guns. Barroso suffered 24 dead and 42 wounded.{{Sfn|Jaques|2008|p=779}}
Following losses after the [[Battle of Riachuelo]], and running the gauntlet set up by [[José María Bruguez]] at Bella Vista in the [[Battle of Paso de Mercedes]] the day before, the allied fleet advanced down the [[River Paraná]], not wanting to be cut off from its supply base.{{Sfn|Hooker|2008|p=36}} However, the pass at Cuevas was once again manned by 3,000 of Bruguez's men with 34 guns. Barroso suffered 24 dead and 42 wounded.{{Sfn|Jaques|2007|p=779}}


This was the last operation of naval combat of the [[Argentine Navy]] at war with foreign nations prior to the [[Falklands War]].
This was the last operation of naval combat of the [[Argentine Navy]] at war with foreign nations prior to the [[Falklands War]].
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==Bibliography==
==Bibliography==
* Garcia, Rodolfo (2012). ''Obras do Barão do Rio Branco VI: efemérides brasileiras'' (in Portuguese). Brasilia: Fundação Alexandre de Gusmão. {{ISBN|978-85-7631-357-1}}
* {{cite book |last1=Garcia |first1=Rodolfo |title=Obras do Barão do Rio Branco. |volume=VI: efemérides brasileiras |date=2012 |location=Brasília |publisher=Fundação Alexandre de Gusmão |isbn=978-85-7631-357-1}}
* Hooker, T. D. (2008). ''The Paraguayan War''. Nottingham: Foundry Books. {{ISBN|1901543153}}
* {{cite book |last1=Hooker |first1=Terry D. |title=The Paraguayan War |date=2008 |publisher=Foundry Books |location=Nottingham, United Kingdom |isbn=978-1901543155}}
* Jaques, T. (2007). ''Dictionary of Battles and Sieges: P-Z''. Westport: Greenwood Press. {{ISBN|978-0-313-33536-5}}
* {{cite book |last1=Jaques |first1=Tony |title=Dictionary of Battles and Sieges: P-Z |date=2007 |publisher=Greenwood Press |location=Westport |isbn=978-0-313-33536-5}}


==Further reading==
==Further reading==
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{{commons category|Passagem de Cuevas}}
{{commons category|Passagem de Cuevas}}
*[http://www.ara.mil.ar/ Sitio oficial de la Armada de la República Argentina (ARA).] {{in lang|es}}
*[http://www.ara.mil.ar/ Sitio oficial de la Armada de la República Argentina (ARA).] {{in lang|es}}
*[http://www.histarmar.com.ar Historia y Arqueología Marítima] {{in lang|es}}
*[http://www.histarmar.com.ar Historia y Arqueología Marítima] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110630130127/http://www.histarmar.com.ar/ |date=30 June 2011 }} {{in lang|es}}
*[http://www.todoababor.es/vida_barcos/maniob_nav.htm Maniobras y términos navales] {{in lang|es}}
*[http://www.todoababor.es/vida_barcos/maniob_nav.htm Maniobras y términos navales] {{in lang|es}}
*[https://web.archive.org/web/20071011022628/http://www.naval.com.br/ngb/ Navios de Guerra], in [http://www.naval.com.br ''naval.com.br ''] {{in lang|pt}}
*[https://web.archive.org/web/20071011022628/http://www.naval.com.br/ngb/ Navios de Guerra], in [http://www.naval.com.br ''naval.com.br ''] {{in lang|pt}}
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File:O nosso desenhista A. L. von Hoonholtz, commandante da canhoneira Araguary, passando as baterias de Cuevas e desenhando-as com o maior sangue frio.jpg|[[Antônio Luís von Hoonholtz|A. L. von Hoonholtz]], commander of the Brazilian gunboat Araguary, passing the [[Artillery battery|battery]] of Cuevas and drawing it.
File:O nosso desenhista A. L. von Hoonholtz, commandante da canhoneira Araguary, passando as baterias de Cuevas e desenhando-as com o maior sangue frio.jpg|[[Antônio Luís von Hoonholtz|A. L. von Hoonholtz]], commander of the Brazilian gunboat Araguary, passing the [[Artillery battery|battery]] of Cuevas and drawing it.
File:Passagem de Cuevas. O bravo 1º tenente Fortunato Foster Vidal, secretário do capitão de mar e guerra Alvim, vendo o leme da corveta Reberibe inutilizado por uma bala das baterias paraguayas, corre a reparar o sinistro.jpg|The 1st Lt. [[Fortunato Foster Vidal]], secretary of the [[Captain at sea]] [[Francisco Cordeiro Torres e Alvim|Alvim]], seeing the helm of the corvette Beberibe unusable by a bullet of the Paraguayan batteries, run to repair the damage; and under live fire, gives direction to the ship.
File:Passagem de Cuevas. O bravo 1º tenente Fortunato Foster Vidal, secretário do capitão de mar e guerra Alvim, vendo o leme da corveta Reberibe inutilizado por uma bala das baterias paraguayas, corre a reparar o sinistro.jpg|The 1st Lt. [[Fortunato Foster Vidal]], secretary of the [[Captain at sea]] [[Francisco Cordeiro Torres e Alvim|Alvim]], seeing the helm of the corvette Beberibe unusable by a bullet of the Paraguayan batteries, run to repair the damage; and under live fire, gives direction to the ship.
File:Plano da passagem da Esquadra brasileira pelas barrancas de Turupi e Guabijú a 12 de agosto de 1865 (Semana Illustrada, n. 248).jpg|Plan of the passage of the [[Brazilian Navy|Brazilian Squadron]] by the ravines of Turupi and Guabijú, in 12 August 1865. Raised and drawn by [[Antônio Luís von Hoonholtz|A. L. von Hoonholtz]] (Suplemento da ''[[Semana Illustrada]]'' n.º 248, 1865).
File:Plano da passagem da Esquadra brasileira pelas barrancas de Turupi e Guabijú a 12 de agosto de 1865 (Semana Illustrada, n. 248).jpg|Plan of the passage of the [[Brazilian Navy|Brazilian Squadron]] by the ravines of Turupi and Guabijú, on 12 August 1865. Raised and drawn by [[Antônio Luís von Hoonholtz|A. L. von Hoonholtz]] (Suplemento da ''[[Semana Illustrada]]'' n.º 248, 1865).
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Latest revision as of 15:41, 18 December 2024

Battle of Paso de Cuevas
Part of the Paraguayan War

Battle of Cuevas, 12 August 1865 (José Murature).
Date12 August 1865
Location
Corrientes Province, Argentina
Result

Allied victory.

  • Warships successfully pass.
Belligerents

 Empire of Brazil

 Argentina

 Paraguay

Commanders and leaders
Francisco M. Barroso
José Murature		 José María Bruguez
Strength
12 ships with 60 cannons:
3 frigates
3 corvettes
5 gunboats
1 transport
1 gunboat		 3,000 soldiers[1]
34 cannons
Casualties and losses
24 killed
42 wounded[1]		 Unknown

The Battle of Paso de Cuevas was fought on 12 August 1865 during the Paraguayan invasion of the Argentine province of Corrientes.

Following losses after the Battle of Riachuelo, and running the gauntlet set up by José María Bruguez at Bella Vista in the Battle of Paso de Mercedes the day before, the allied fleet advanced down the River Paraná, not wanting to be cut off from its supply base.[2] However, the pass at Cuevas was once again manned by 3,000 of Bruguez's men with 34 guns. Barroso suffered 24 dead and 42 wounded.[3]

This was the last operation of naval combat of the Argentine Navy at war with foreign nations prior to the Falklands War.

References

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  1. ^ a b Garcia 2012, p. 457.
  2. ^ Hooker 2008, p. 36.
  3. ^ Jaques 2007, p. 779.

Bibliography

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  • Garcia, Rodolfo (2012). Obras do Barão do Rio Branco. Vol. VI: efemérides brasileiras. Brasília: Fundação Alexandre de Gusmão. ISBN 978-85-7631-357-1.
  • Hooker, Terry D. (2008). The Paraguayan War. Nottingham, United Kingdom: Foundry Books. ISBN 978-1901543155.
  • Jaques, Tony (2007). Dictionary of Battles and Sieges: P-Z. Westport: Greenwood Press. ISBN 978-0-313-33536-5.

Further reading

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  • Da Silva, Theotonio Meirelles (2008). Historia Naval Brazileira (in Portuguese). BiblioBazaar, LLC.
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