Battle of Cranberry Creek

Battle of Cranberry Creek
Part of the War of 1812
Date 20 July 1813 Location near Alexandria Bay, New York, United States Result American victory
Belligerents
United States	United Kingdom
Commanders and leaders
Abraham Dimoch	Unknown
Units involved
Forsyth Rifles
Strength
50 men [1] 2 artillery guns 2 armed schooners [2]	250–600 men [3] 15 supply ships 1 18-gun brig
Casualties and losses
3-4 killed unknown wounded	15–20 killed unknown wounded 15 ships captured

The Battle of Cranberry Creek a cross-border engagement fought along the New York border between British and American forces during the War of 1812. ^[4]

Background

In July 1813, the Americans learned that several British ships loaded with supplies, escorted by the Spit Fire, were planning a route to Fort Henry in Kingston, Ontario. ^[2]

Battle

On 20 July 1813, American forces under Captain (referred to as a major by some sources) Abraham Dimock caught up with the flotilla in Goose Bay and captured 15 ships and their cargo. Afterwards, the Americans ran aground up stream and prepared an ambush at the mouth of Cranberry Creek and placed 2 artillery guns on Reester's Hill. ^[2]

Casualties

The Americans lost 3-7 men killed while the British lost 15-20 men killed. ^[2] The number of wounded on both sides is unknown.

References

1. "Cranberry Creek Wildlife Management Area Historical Marker". www.hmdb.org.
2. Kleen, Michael (August 15, 2017). "Battle of Cranberry Creek".
3. Kleen, Michael (February 11, 2018). "War of 1812 Battle of Cranberry Creek Mini Doc - New York Almanack".
4. "The Battle of Cranberry Creek Historical Marker". www.hmdb.org.