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He also laid the foundations for a method to measure angles by means of trigonometry. The badge was approved 8 February 1952. | He also laid the foundations for a method to measure angles by means of trigonometry. The badge was approved 8 February 1952. | ||
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ZR.MS. SNELLIUS, NETHERLANDS NAVY
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In keel drie rozen van zilver.
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The badge show the Personal Arms of Willebrord Snellius (1580-1626), professor of Mathematics at the University of Leiden. His work was of great importance to hydrographic cartography. He also laid the foundations for a method to measure angles by means of trigonometry. The badge was approved 8 February 1952. The name was used by a Survey Vessel in service 1952-1973, replaced by a new ship in service since 2003.
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