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") The Yorktown was under the command of Matthew Decker. Anne Gauvreau was the first officer. Von Holtzbrinck took command after Decker went to command the USS Constellation, (TOS novel: Prime Directive).

In 2263, Yeoman Lawford transferred to the Yorktown from the Constellation. (VAN novel: Harbinger). In 2268, the Yorktown was transporting vaccines for a plague on Theta VII. The Yorktown was to rendezvous with the USS Enterprise (NCC-1701) to transfer the supplies, but the Enterprise was combating the Dikironium Cloud Creature. (TOS episode: "Obsession") In 2270, the Yorktown was transporting the secret weapon Excalibur. Renegade Andorians damaged the ship in an attack. (TOS anthology: The New Voyages The Enchanted Pool).

In 2286, the Yorktown was under the command of Captain Joel Randolph. The whale probe disabled the Yorktown and the chief engineer was trying to make a solar sail to help move the vessel. (movie: Star Trek IV: The Voyage Home)

The Yorktown was decommissioned and rebuilt into the vessel’s original Constitution Class configuration. The USS Enterprise’s original bridge was placed on the Yorktown because the Yorktown’s bridge was too heavily damaged. In 2370, the Yorktown was at Starbase 178 as a mueseum ship. The Romulan cloaking device that was stolen by the USS Enterprise was an exhibit in the Yorktown. Captain Montgomery Scott stole the Yorktown and used the cloaking device to escape. Capt Scott used the Yorktown to go into Romulan space to rescue Ambassador Spock, but he was captured and sent to Outpost 43 along with the Yorktown. Commander William T. Riker, Lieutenant Commander Data, and Lt Comdr Geordi La Forge were able to help Capt Scott escape to the Yorktown. They were able to save Ambassador Spock, but the Yorktown was heavily damaged in battle against the Romulans. The USS Enterprise (NCC-1701-D) was able to come and help the Yorktown. The Yorktown was returned to Starbase 178, afterwards. (TNG novel: Crossover).

Cadet Pavel Chekov took the Kobayashi Maru Test in a simulation of the Yorktown. (TOS novel: The Disinherited).

Command Officers

 * Captain Christopher Pike (2248-?)
 * Matthew Decker
 * Von Holtzbrinck
 * Captain Joel Randolph

Appearences and References

 * "Obsession" (TOS episode)
 * The Wounded Sky (TOS novel)
 * Fortunes of War, #2: Battlestations! (TOS novel)
 * Star Trek IV: The Voyage Home (TOS novelization)
 * Vulcan's Glory (TOS novel)
 * The Kobayashi Maru (TOS novel)
 * Prime Directive (TOS novel)
 * The Disinherited (TOS novel)
 * Relics (TNG novelization)
 * Crossover (TNG novel)
 * Harbinger (VAN novel)