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Magneetrots

Coordinates: 3°27′45″N 55°16′28″W / 3.4625°N 55.274444°W / 3.4625; -55.274444
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Magneetrots
Overhanging rock on the way to the top
Highest point
Elevation310 m (1,020 ft)[1]
Prominence130 m (430 ft)
Coordinates3°27′45″N 55°16′28″W / 3.4625°N 55.274444°W / 3.4625; -55.274444
Geography
Magneetrots is located in Suriname
Magneetrots
Magneetrots
Location in Suriname
LocationSipaliwini District, Suriname
Climbing
First ascent1904

Magneetrots is a mountain in the Sipaliwini District of Suriname. It measures 310 metres.[1]

History

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The Magneetrots as well as the Tebutop, the Roseveltpiek, and the Kasikasima were first explored in 1904 during the Tapanahony expedition.[2][3]

On 16 August 1904, the expedition led by Alphons Franssen Herderschee [nl], made a first unsuccessful attempt at climbing the mountain.[4] On 19 August, they tried again. Magnetic disturbances were observed by several expedition members, and therefore the mountain was named Magneetrots (English: magnet rock). The first part of the climb was a gentle slope upwards with many overhanging rocks, however near the top, there was a steep wall.[5]

References

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  1. ^ a b "Magneetrots". Peak Visor. Retrieved 26 February 2021.
  2. ^ J.B.Ch. Wekker (1983). HISTORIE, TECHNIEKEN EN MAATSCHAPPELIJKE ACHTERGRONDEN DER KARTERINGSWERKZAAMHEDEN IN SURINAME SINDS 1667 (PDF). Rijkscommissie voor Geodesie. p. 104. ISBN 9061322286.
  3. ^ Bruijning, Voorhoeve & Gordijn 1977, p. 395.
  4. ^ Herderschee 1905, p. 45.
  5. ^ Herderschee 1905, p. 46.

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