Magneetrots Explained

Magneetrots
Elevation M:310
Prominence M:130
Map:Suriname
Label Position:right
Location:Sipaliwini District, Suriname
Coordinates:3.4625°N -55.2744°W
First Ascent:1904

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

History

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

On 16 August 1904, the expedition led by, made a first unsuccessful attempt at climbing the mountain. 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.

References

  1. Web site: Magneetrots. Peak Visor. 26 February 2021.
  2. Book: J.B.Ch. Wekker. HISTORIE, TECHNIEKEN EN MAATSCHAPPELIJKE ACHTERGRONDEN DER KARTERINGSWERKZAAMHEDEN IN SURINAME SINDS 1667. 104. 1983. 9061322286. Rijkscommissie voor Geodesie.

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