Display graphic depicting the Merrimac serving in Picard's fleet (2368)
The USS Merrimac (NCC-61827) was a Template:ShipClass Federation starship that was in service during mid-24th century. Commander Rudman was an officer serving aboard the Merrimack in 2369. (TNG: "Birthright, Part I")
In 2366, the Merrimac was assigned to personnel transport duties; it ferried Ambassador Sarek and his entourage back to Vulcan after the successful conclusion of a treaty on Legara IV. (TNG: "Sarek")
In 2367, the Merrimac was on special assignment with the Vulcan Science Academy. (TNG: "Brothers")
It later served in Captain Picard's task force to blockade the Klingon-Romulan border during the Klingon Civil War in 2368. It was positioned between the USS Ahwahnee, USS Hornet, USS Charleston and USS Tian An Men. (TNG: "Redemption II") Later that year, the Merrimack transported Cadet Wesley Crusher back to Starfleet Academy on Earth. (TNG: "The Game")
Background
- The class and registry were derived from an okudagram displayed in the observation lounge starting around TNG Season 4. This information appeared on the Starship Mission Status screen.
- Star Trek: Voyager's initial character bible for Chakotay suggests that he served on the USS Merrimac early in his career.
- The ship may have been named for the USS Merrimack, the Union ship captured by the Confederate States Navy, which during the American Civil War fought an historic naval battle with the USS Monitor.
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