USS Melbourne (Nebula class)

The USS Melbourne (Nebula class) was a Nebula-class Federation starship in service during the mid-24th century.

Starfleet offered William Riker command of the Melbourne in 2366. Even though Jean-Luc Picard described the Melbourne as "a fine ship", Riker declined the promotion to remain aboard the USS Enterprise-D. 

This ship, along with the Excelsior-class USS Melbourne, joined the Federation task force taking a stand against the Borg cube at the Battle of Wolf 359. Both Melbourne ships, along with 37 other ships, were destroyed. 

Commander Shelby recognized the Melbourne ' s wreckage when the Enterprise-D arrived a few hours after the battle. 

In a holo-simulation of the Enterprise-D's ready room, the dedication model of the Melbourne could be seen.