Snellius Expedition

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]