The Snellius Expedition was an oceanography expedition organized by the Dutch with emphasis on the fields of geology and oceanography in the waters of eastern Indonesia. [1] This expedition is famous as the largest oceanological expedition ever undertaken in these waters. [1] The expedition was conducted by the Dutch navy ship, named HNMS Willebrord Snell, named after the Dutch mathematician, Willebrord Snell. [1] The expedition was led by Dr. P.M. van Riel and the sea voyage led by Lieutenant F. Pinke. [1] This study took place from July 27, 1929 until 25 November 1930. [1]
The Snellius Expedition was an oceanography expedition organized by the Dutch with emphasis on the fields of geology and oceanography in the waters of eastern Indonesia. [1] This expedition is famous as the largest oceanological expedition ever undertaken in these waters. [1] The expedition was conducted by the Dutch navy ship, named HNMS Willebrord Snell, named after the Dutch mathematician, Willebrord Snell. [1] The expedition was led by Dr. P.M. van Riel and the sea voyage led by Lieutenant F. Pinke. [1] This study took place from July 27, 1929 until 25 November 1930. [1]