USS Edmund Fitzgerald (NCC-75000)

The USS Edmund Fitzgerald NCC-75000 was a Federation starship in service during the late 24th century. The Fitzgerald is named in honor of a ore freighter that sank in bad weather on Lake Superior in the late 20th Century, which inspired the song The Wreck of the Edmund Fitzgerald by Gordon Lightfoot.

History
Captain Robert DeSoto of the USS Hood (NCC-42296) was given command of the Fitzgerald while Hood was repaired and re-assigned to former XO James Trafficant. Commander Kelly Petrelli also transferred from the Hood to become DeSoto's new XO. As one of newest and well-armed ships, the Fitzgerald became the lead ship of the Starfleet Fifth Fleet, with DeSoto as the fleet's field commander.

In May of 2375, on stardate 52086, the majority of the Fifth Fleet, presumably led by the Fitzgerald, engaged Dominion Forces while the 10th wing, led by Captain Richie Kennedy, undertook a mission to retake Betazed. Shortly thereafter, Fitzgerald lead a engagement against Dominion forces near the Ludine Nebula.

On stardate 52241.3, Fitzgerald led a wing of ship into a battle with Dominion forces. DeSoto called for backup from the 10th Wing, led by the Captain Kennedy and the USS Baldwin (NCC-2013)

In late 2375, DeSoto relayed to captain Kennedy instructions to have him send USS Ticonderoga (NCC-62296) to the Briar Patch with a set of diplomatic envoy to begin relations with the Ba'ku, and an engineering crew for field installation of a warp core for the USS Enterprise (NCC-1701-E)

Appearances

 * Wartime Productions
 * Danger Zone
 * Day in the Office
 * Day in the Office

Background
The dedication plaque designed by author Richie Kennedy uses the quote "Carefree Highway, let me slip away on you" from the song Carefree Highway by Gordon Lightfoot