The SMS Novara was a corvette of the Austro-Hungarian Navy. Commissioned in the mid-19th century, it gained fame for its significant role in the Novara Expedition from 1857 to 1859. Under the command of Commodore Bernhard von Wüllerstorf-Urbair, the Novara circumnavigated the globe, conducting scientific research and exploration.
This expedition was a grand scientific and diplomatic venture initiated by the Austrian government. The ship traveled across oceans, gathering botanical, zoological, and ethnographic specimens while also serving diplomatic purposes by establishing relations with various nations.
The Novara Expedition contributed greatly to scientific knowledge and helped promote Austria's influence in the global arena during that time.
