USS Endeavour (NCC-1895)
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The USS Endeavour (NCC-1895) was a Federation starship in service in the late 23rd century.
The Endeavour was on a deep space exploration mission near Klingon territory in 2293. It was among the starships that would have been assembled for the abandoned assault code-named Operation Retrieve, which would have rescued Captain James Kirk and Doctor Leonard McCoy from Qo'noS in 2293. (Star Trek VI: The Undiscovered Country)
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[edit] Background
The icon representing the Endeavour is on the barely-visible chart in the Federation President's office. It was a Constitution-class starship, according to Michael Okuda, and is listed as such in the Star Trek Encyclopedia. However, all ships on that chart save the USS Excelsior had the same icon, so it is very unlikely that the Endeavour's class can be determined.
The Endeavour was probably named for the HMS Endeavour, specifically, the HM Bark Endeavour commanded by Lieutenant James Cook in his voyage of exploration in the Pacific from 1768–1771, and the NASA space shuttle Endeavour.
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The Star Fleet Technical Manual includes a Constitution-class Endeavour, with a registry of NCC-1716, in service in the mid 23rd century.
The Pocket TOS Errand of Vengeance novel Killing Blow features a USS Endeavor engaging Klingon forces at the Battle of Donatu V in 2245. This Endeavor was referred to as an Icarus-class starship in Errand of Fury: Seeds of Rage.
