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The '''USS ''Scovil'' (NCC-1598)''' was a [[Federation]] [[starship]] in service during the late [[23rd century]].
 
The '''USS ''Scovil'' (NCC-1598)''' was a [[Federation]] [[starship]] in service during the late [[23rd century]].
   
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The ''Scovil'', under the command of [[D. Hulett]], was conducting astronomical research in [[Sector 21837]]. ({{film|6}})
The ''Scovil'' was among the starships that would have been assembled for the aborted assault code-named [[Operation Retrieve]], which was to have rescued Captain [[James T. Kirk|James Kirk]] and Doctor [[Leonard McCoy]] from [[Qo'noS]] in [[2293]].
 
 
The ''Scovil'' was undertaking astronomical research according to a mission assignment display on the {{USS|Enterprise|NCC-1701-A}}'s [[bridge]]. ({{film|6}})
 
   
 
==Background==
 
==Background==
The ''Scovil'' was named for {{w|Charles Scovil}}, an American astronomer. This vessel appeared in the plans for Operation Retrieve presented by [[Colonel]] [[West]]. Besides the {{USS|Excelsior}} and the {{USS|Springfield}}, the ''Scovil'' and five other starships were graphically represented by the outline of a movie era refit {{ShipClass|Constitution}} vessel.
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The ''Scovil'' was named for {{w|Charles Scovil}}, an American astronomer.
   
 
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Revision as of 22:20, 28 June 2009

The USS Scovil (NCC-1598) was a Federation starship in service during the late 23rd century.

The Scovil, under the command of D. Hulett, was conducting astronomical research in Sector 21837. (Star Trek VI: The Undiscovered Country)

Background

The Scovil was named for Charles Scovil, an American astronomer.