Saffir–Simpson hurricane wind scale
This storm was first observed by the brig "Hattie Eaton" on July 16, while located a few hundred miles offshore the Carolinas. The "Hattie Eaton" reported sustained winds of 80 mph (130 km/h) – equivalent to a Category 1 hurricane on the modern day Saffir–Simpson hurricane wind scale. Early on July 18, the hurricane weakened to a tropical storm. Several hours later, the storm was last noted by ship "Energy", while located about east of Cape Race, Newfoundland.