USS Yorktown (Constitution class)

The USS Yorktown (NCC-1704) was an Constitution class vessel in service in the 23rd century.

Construction of the Yorktown began on October 19th 2245 and was launched on September 19th 2248. At this time Captain Christopher Pike assumed command of the Yorktown with Number One serving as his first officer. Pike commanded the Yorktown for just over two years before assuming command of the USS Enterprise (NCC-1701) in 2251. ("Ships of the Starfleet"; "Vulcan's Glory", TOS novel.)