The Gulf of Mexico is a marginal sea of the Atlantic Ocean, largely surrounded by North America and Central America.
History
In the 16th, 17th, 18th, and 19th Centuries, the waters and coasts of the Gulf of Mexico were the scene of some violent clashes between the world naval powers of Britain, France, Spain, and later the United States.
Points of Interest
Important settlements include: Houston, New Orleans, Corpus Christi, Tampa, Havana, San Francisco de Campeche, Mobile, Gulfport, Tampico, Key West, Veracruz, Cancún, Ciudad del Carmen, and Coatzacoalcos.
See Also
- Appearances of Gulf of Mexico
- Location Gallery: Gulf of Mexico
- Catalogued images related to Gulf of Mexico