USS Hope (AH-7)

The USS Hope (AH-7) was an seagoing ship on planet Earth in the 20th century.

The Hope served as a hospital ship for the military forces of the United States of America during World War II. 

Legacy
During early pre-production of the final, the USS Pasteur (NCC-58925) was referred to as a Hope-class ship, in honor of the WWII hospital ship. This class-name never came to pass as the Pasteur had already been constructed and named by Bill George.