USS Zapata

The USS Zapata (NCC-33184) was a Surak Class starship in service to Starfleet during the 24th century.

In 2366, the Zapata was scheduled to rendezvous with the USS Enterprise-D at Xanthras III. (TNG: "Ménage à Troi")

In 2370, the Zapata was under the command of Captain Drake. The Zapata was transporting Admiral Leonard McCoy to the Stugg Border, when Ambassador Spock was captured by the Romulans. The Zapata met with the Enterprise to drop of Admiral McCoy. (TNGN Crossover)

In 2371, the Zapata was under the command of Captain Ishimaki. The Zapata brought Zar, Graal, and Doctor Laffer to DS9. (DS9 novel Saratoga) In 2374, the Zapata received casualties in a recent battle with the Dominion. (DS9: "In the Pale Moonlight")

In 2379, the Zapata met with the freighter, Annabel Lee, to pick up Doctor Beverly Crusher and Doctor Carter Greyhorse, and to take them to a starbase. (TNG Death in Winter). Commander Nidani Ledrah was assigned to the Zapata out of the Academy for five years. (TTN novels The Red King)