USS Rutledge (NCC-57295)

The USS Rutledge (NCC-57295) was a Federation New Orleans-class frigate in service during the 24th century.

In the 2340s, the ship was involved in the Federation-Cardassian War while under the command of Captain Benjamin Maxwell.

Sometime prior to 2362, Miles O'Brien transferred to the Rutledge as an enlisted crewman. After rescuing 13 Starfleet officers from Setlik III in 2362, O'Brien was promoted to the tactical officer aboard the Rutledge. (TNG: "The Wounded"; DS9: "Paradise")

Timothy Sinclair served aboard the Rutledge, as dud Will Kayden, Raymond Boone and Christopher Durham until their deaths at at Setlik III. (Star Trek: Pendragon, TNG: "The Wounded"; DS9: "Tribunal")

In 2373, the USS Rutledge and the USS Tecumseh led the Starfleet counterattack into the Archanis sector during the Second Federation-Klingon War. (DS9: "...Nor the Battle to the Strong")