The Battle of Cranberry Creek was typical of many cross-border engagements fought along the New York border with British Canada during the War of 1812. A force of about 50 Americans fended off an attack by 250 British soldiers. Several American soldiers were killed or wounded in the battle. Later, Captain Dimock's forces successfully eluded the British by hauling the bateaux over marshy areas and boldly running the British blockade of Goose Bay with gunboats. They ultimately reached the main American base at Sackets Harbor.