Battle of Cranberry Creek

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.

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.

Battle

On 20 July 1813, American forces under Captain 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.

Casualties

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