SMS Novara was an Austro-Hungarian dreadnought battleship that served during World War I. Constructed in 1913, she was the lead ship of her class and one of the most powerful warships of the Austro-Hungarian Navy. Novara was armed with twelve 30.5 cm guns and had a top speed of 21 knots. During the war, she primarily operated in the Adriatic Sea, taking part in various naval operations and engagements. Novara saw action in several battles, including the Bombardment of Ancona in May 1915 and the Battle of the Strait of Otranto in 1917. She also played a role in supporting the Austro-Hungarian Army on the Italian Front. Despite her participation in these conflicts, Novara did not engage in any significant battles with enemy warships during the war. Following the end of World War I, Novara was transferred to Italy as a war reparation and eventually scrapped in 1920. Her brief but eventful service history illustrates the role of dreadnought battleships in early 20th-century naval warfare and the shifting alliances and conflicts that characterized the period. SMS Novara remains a significant part of naval history, representing the technological advancements and strategic challenges faced by the Austro-Hungarian Navy during World War I.

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