Ship's log

The ship's log is a form of log entry that has been recorded by Humans since the first sailing vessels navigated Earth's seas in history. They have been proven to be an excellent record-keeping tool, and upon entering space, ships still record log entries.

The main purpose of the log is to inform the vessel's operating authority of what is happening on a mission and to record historical facts for future generations.

Until the 23rd century, Earth calendar dates were used when recording a ship's log; however, following a suggestion by Captain Robert April in the 2240s, Starfleet began using stardates to record the logs. This system still remained in place through the 24th century. (SS TOS (Though Hell Should Bar the Way))

Notable logs

 * Ship's log, USS Defiant (NX-74205)
 * Ship's log, USS Enterprise (NCC-1701)
 * Ship's log, USS Enterprise (NCC-1701-A)
 * Ship's log, USS Excelsior
 * Ship's log, USS Saladin