USS Barnard (NCC-10007)

The USS Barnard (NCC-10007) was a 24th century Federation starship, a rescue/hospital ship.

History
This vessel entered Starfleet service on reference stardate 2/8708, and remained in active service until at least the 2360s decade. 

The name of the hospital ship continued in the 2370s with a later vessel, the USS Barnard (Rigel class). 

Background
The Barnard was named, like the other ships of its class, for Human doctors and medical scientists of history. This vessel was named for, performed the first heart transplant operation.