USS Shinano

The 'USS Shinano (') was a Federation starship, a battlecruiser starship in Starfleet service in the 2250s decade. 

Service history
A few weeks following the Battle of the Binary Stars in May 2256, the Shinano participated in Operation Riposte, an early Starfleet offensive in the Federation-Klingon War of 2256-2257. Coordinated by Lieutenant Commander and the USS Buran (NCC-1422), the Shinano tractored Klingon House Mo'Kai  troop transports captured by the fleet after retaking Priors World.