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Why is the magnetic island in australia ( also named maggie) named with a magnetic in the word

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The name of the island came about because of the apparent "magnetic" effect it had on the ship's compass of Captain Cook as he passed the island when sailing up the east coast of Australia in 1770. ... Local names for the island are "Maggie Isle", "Maggie Island", or "The Island".

Highest point: Mount Cook

Area: 52 km2 (20 sq mi)

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