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| image_size = 200px
| caption =
| caption =
| date = 20 July 1813{{efn|Some American plaques place date the battle on 18 July 1813<ref>https://www.hmdb.org/m.asp?m=179219</ref>}}
| date = 20 July 1813{{efn|Some American plaques place date the battle on 18 July 1813<ref>https://www.hmdb.org/m.asp?m=179219</ref>}}
| place = near [[Alexandria Bay, New York]], [[United States]]
| place = near [[Alexandria Bay, New York]], [[United States]]
| coordinates =
| coordinates =
| commander1 = {{flagicon|United States|1795}} Abraham Dimoch
| commander1 = {{flagicon|United States|1795}} Abraham Dimoch
| commander2 = {{flagicon|United Kingdom}} Unknown
| commander2 = {{flagicon|United Kingdom}} Unknown
| strength1 = 50 men<ref>https://www.hmdb.org/m.asp?m=179231</ref><br>2 artillery guns<br>2 armed schooners<ref>https://michaelkleen.com/2017/08/15/battle-of-cranberry-creek/</ref>
| strength1 = 50 men<ref>https://www.hmdb.org/m.asp?m=179231</ref><br>2 artillery guns<br>2 armed schooners<ref>https://michaelkleen.com/2017/08/15/battle-of-cranberry-creek/</ref>
| strength2 = 250-600 men<ref>https://www.newyorkalmanack.com/2018/02/war-of-1812-battle-of-cranberry-creek-mini-doc/</ref>15 supply ships<br>1 18-gun brig
| strength2 = 250-600 men<ref>https://www.newyorkalmanack.com/2018/02/war-of-1812-battle-of-cranberry-creek-mini-doc/</ref>15 supply ships<br>1 18-gun brig
| units1 = Forsyth Rifles
| units1 = Forsyth Rifles
| units2 =
| units2 =
==Background==
==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 National Historic Site|Fort Henry]] in [[Kingston, Ontario]].<ref>https://michaelkleen.com/2017/08/15/battle-of-cranberry-creek/</ref>
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 National Historic Site|Fort Henry]] in [[Kingston, Ontario]].<ref/>
==Battle==
==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.<ref>https://michaelkleen.com/2017/08/15/battle-of-cranberry-creek/</ref>
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.<ref/>
==Casualties==
==Casualties==
The Americans lost 3-7 men killed while the British lost 15-20 men killed.<ref>https://michaelkleen.com/2017/08/15/battle-of-cranberry-creek/</ref> The number of wounded on both sides is unknown.
The Americans lost 3-7 men killed while the British lost 15-20 men killed.<ref/> The number of wounded on both sides is unknown.
==Notes==
==Notes==
Military engagement between American and British forces during the War of 1812
| Battle of Cranberry Creek | |
|---|---|
| Part of the War of 1812 | |
| Belligerents | |
 United States |
 United Kingdom |
| Commanders and leaders | |
|
Abraham Dimoch |
Unknown |
| Units involved | |
| Forsyth Rifles | |
| Strength | |
|
50 men[2] 2 artillery guns 2 armed schooners[3] |
250-600 men[4]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.
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.[3]
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.[3]
Casualties
The Americans lost 3-7 men killed while the British lost 15-20 men killed.[3] The number of wounded on both sides is unknown.
