USS Yamato (Galaxy class) (I)

The USS Yamato (NCC-71807) (or NCC-1305-E) was a Galaxy-class Federation starship in service during the 24th century. The ship's motto was a quote from Thomas Jefferson: "I have sworn eternal hostility against every form of tyranny over the mind of man."

The Yamato was launched from Utopia Planitia Fleet Yards in 2363, under the command of Captain Donald Varley.

In late 2365, the Yamato was destroyed with the loss of all hands in the Romulan Neutral Zone. Her destruction was caused by an Iconian computer virus that had been transmitted to the Yamato by a probe. The virus spread through the ship's systems and eventually caused a failure in the matter/antimatter control systems. (TNG: "Contagion")

Ensign Russ Twining served aboard the Yamato as a junior engineer from 2364 to 2365. He transferred to the USS Melbourne ten days before the Yamato's destruction at Iconia. (Star Trek: Pendragon)