Commander Huygens was a Dutch naval commander who operated the bark “Zeven Provinciën” during the December 19–25 riverine campaign in the interior of Acheh. He received orders to patrol the Wironje creek and to explore plantations such as Prosperiteit and Cornelia Jacoba.
Actions
Huygens dispatched officer patrols to the riverbanks, reported the presence of “negro” rebels, and coordinated with Captain Van Oyen and Captain‑lieutenant Smit for joint operations. His reports noted that the plantation “Prosperiteit” had recently been abandoned by rebels.
See Also
- Captain Van Oyen
- Captain‑lieutenant Smit
- Zeven Provinciën
- Wironje creek
- Dutch naval expedition to Acheh (December 19–25)
Source
De geschiedenis van het Nederlandsche Korps Mariniers van 1665‑1945, OCR text, pp. 345‑347.