'Nova Zembla'

"Nova Zembla" refers to two notable entities: a historical ship and a literary work. The ship, built in the 16th century, was a Dutch exploration vessel used during expeditions to Arctic Russia, notably by Dutch explorers like Willem Barentsz seeking new northern routes to Asia. The name "Nova Zembla" (New Zembla) comes from the Russian archipelago Novaya Zemlya. Additionally, "Nova Zembla" is the title of a Dutch historical novel by Willem Frederik Hermans, published in 1966, depicting the hardships faced by explorers during such Arctic expeditions. Both references evoke themes of exploration, adventure, and human resilience.