Category 3 hurricane: peak winds of 115 mph (100 knots), lowest pressure 971 mb. August 13 – August 20, 1879. Landfalls: August 18 at 115 mph, 34.5°N 76.8°W; August 19 at 80 mph, 41.4°N 70.8°W. Accumulated cyclone energy: 13.6. Track: NOAA National Hurricane Center, HURDAT2 best track AL021879 (public domain).