Hurricane Floyd (Destroyer40506's version)

NOTE: WIPHurricane Floyd was a very powerful and damaging Cape Verde hurricane.

Sinking of El Estamia
An American cargo ship—the 791 ft (241 m) El Estamia—went missing with 35 crew members.

Retirement
The World Meteorological Organization announced that the name Floyd would be retired, due to the severe damage caused by the storm and the sinking of the SS El Estamia. The name was replaced by Franklin for the 2005 season.