 The final known storm of the season existed in late October , and followed roughly the same track as Tropical Storm Five , forming in the southwestern Atlantic basin and curving northward between the U.S. and Bermuda . Its track is only known between October 20 and October 24 , and it was also not recognized until subsequent reanalysis . It was determined to have attained the equivalence of Category 2 hurricane intensity based on reports from many ships . Its last data point places it southeast of Nova Scotia early on October 24 . The hurricane is thought to have only been a threat to shipping interests , and numerous ships encountered dangerous conditions in association with the cyclone . A few vessels sustained significant damage : the Gondar experienced winds " with such violence that the top gallant mast was broken off by the cap , the <unk> was blown to pieces and the ship thrown on her beam ends . " 
