Raid on Black Rock

Raid on Black Rock
Part of War of 1812
Date 11 July 1813 Location Black Rock, New York 42°55′41″N 78°53′53″W / 42.928117°N 78.898058°W / 42.928117; -78.898058[1] Result British Victory
Belligerents
United Kingdom	United States
Commanders and leaders
Cecil Bisshopp (DOW)	Peter B. Porter
Strength
240[2]	c. 230[3]
Casualties and losses
3 killed 24 wounded 4 wounded prisoners 13 captured[3][4]	3 killed 6 wounded[3]

The Raid on Black Rock took place during the War of 1812 between the United Kingdom and the United States on 11 July 1813, near the Niagara River in western New York State, USA. The British objective was to capture supplies and equipment from the U.S. military store depot at Black Rock, New York. The raid was a success but the British force suffered substantial casualties as they returned to their landing-point.