USS Petersen (24th century)

The USS Peterson was a starship built by the Federation Starfleet. (TNG: "The Eye of the Beholder")

The vessel was named for Edward Peterson, 21st century marine biologist who, among other things, was the first person to capture video images of a live giant squid. (Ex Astris Scientia)
 * This name was added to the TNG episode as a reference to Cheers''.