USS Bonhomme Richard (Constitution class)

The USS Bonhomme Richard (NCC-1712) was a Constitution-class, Bonhomme Richard-type, Federation starship in service in the late 23rd century.

Construction and Service History
Construction began on the Bonhomme Richard on June 6th 2256 at the San Francisco Fleet Yards orbiting Earth. Construction was completed by February 2258 and she was launched on shakedown cruises, which were successful and she was commissioned and launched on her first five-year mission in September 2258. (Star Fleet Technical Manual and Ships of the Fleet).

In 2260, Commander James T. Kirk served aboard the Bonhomme Richard as first officer. (TOS novel: Corona).