Historedia
Episode 3 of 3

Monterey Occupation

When
7 July 1846
Where
Monterey, California
Part of
Bear Flag Revolt and the California Republic at Sonoma

Commodore Sloat's ships captured Monterey without firing a shot, raising the U.S. flag and proclaiming annexation.

Sloat's ships, including the USS Savannah, USS Cyane, and USS Levant, captured the Alta Californian capital city in the Battle of Monterey on July 7, 1846. Sloat raised the flag over the Customs House and issued a proclamation.

Sources

  1. Conquest of California Wikipedia, revision of 2026-10-02
  2. John D. Sloat Wikipedia, revision of 2026-10-03

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