 The hurricane turned northeastward on September 12 and began to accelerate . Early on September 13 , it passed very close to Bermuda , with a minimum barometric pressure of 939 mbar ( 27 @.@ 7 inHg ) observed on the island . Cedar trees were uprooted , while fruit and ornamental trees were swept out to sea . Some houses were destroyed , while others were deroofed . Severe damage was also reported at the naval yard and colonial government buildings . At the Her Majesty 's Dockyard alone , damage was " at least five figures " . Early on September 14 , the storm weakened to a Category 2 hurricane , then to a Category 1 several hours later . Shortly after 0000 UTC on September 15 , the hurricane struck the Avalon Peninsula of Newfoundland with winds of 85 mph ( 140 km / h ) . It soon became extratropical . In Newfoundland , severe damage was reported at fishing premises . The schooners Angler , Daisy , and Lily May either capsized or were driven ashore , resulting in 16 deaths . 
