Hurricane Seven 1860 Atlantic hurricane season

the final known storm of season existed in late october, , followed same track tropical storm five, forming in southwestern atlantic basin , curving northward between u.s. , bermuda. track known between october 20 , october 24, , not recognized until subsequent reanalysis. determined have attained equivalence of category 2 hurricane intensity based on reports many ships. last data point places southeast of nova scotia on october 24. hurricane thought have been threat shipping interests, , numerous ships encountered dangerous conditions in association cyclone. few vessels sustained significant damage: gondar experienced winds such violence top gallant mast broken off cap, maintopsail blown pieces , ship thrown on beam ends.