Raid on Fort Schlosser

Raid on Fort Schlosser
Part of War of 1812
DateJuly 5, 1813
Location
Fort Schlosser, New York
Result British Victory
Belligerents
 United Kingdom  United States
Commanders and leaders
James Fitzgibbon Unknown
Strength
41 11
Casualties and losses
None 11 captured

On July 5, 1813, 34 Canadian militia and 7 British regulars from the 49th Regiment of Foot crossed the Niagara River and raided Fort Schlosser. They took the American garrison of 11 by surprise and captured them along with all the arms and stores.[1]

  1. ^ Hannings 2012, p. 133.