 On September 13 , a tropical storm was first observed about 225 miles ( 360 km ) southeast of Cape Hatteras , North Carolina . A nearby ship with the call sign Cushnoc reported estimated winds of 60 mph ( 95 km / h ) , which was judged to be the peak intensity of the tropical storm . Another ship on September 16 reported similar winds in the same location ; Thus , it was estimated to have remained nearly stationary for three days . Its complete track is unknown . 
