Battle of the Tonelero Pass (1851 AD)

Battle of the Tonelero Pass took place in 1851 AD during Platine War.

Battle facts

Year: 1851 AD
Date: 1851-12-17
Era: Modern
Conflict: Platine War
Commanders (A): John Pascoe Grenfell
Commanders (B): Lucio N. Mansilla
Casualties: approx. 4 killed 5 wounded Corvette Dona Francisca hit by 3 cannon balls Steamship Recife heavily damaged Steamship Dom Afonso damaged Brig Caliope heavily damagedBrazilian accounts: 8 killed 20 wounded Argentine accounts: 1 killed
Outcome: Brazilian victory
Coordinates: -33.434°, -60.058°