1782 Central Atlantic hurricane
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The Central Atlantic hurricane of 1782 was a
in September 1782. It is believed to have killed some 3,500 people.Impact
The fleet was en route from
Halifax in company with Pallas. Of the warships in the fleet, only Canada and Jason survived to reach England. A number of merchant vessels, including Dutton, British Queen, Withywood, Rodney, Ann, Minerva, and Mentor
, also foundered. Altogether around 3,500 people died from the various ships.
See also
- List of deadliest Atlantic hurricanes