 The majority of the storm's track in the western Atlantic was unknown until it was reconstructed based on reports from, and the effects on, three ships in its vicinity.On July 10—when the storm was approaching or at its peak intensity with winds of —the "Bowditch" encountered severe hurricane conditions which destroyed both of her masts and washed her entire crew overboard.Her captain was able to climb back aboard, where he survived for over a week with no food or water until he was rescued by a schooner.