USS New Orleans (prototype)

USS New Orleans was the lead ship and prototype for the frigates on active duty in Starfleet during the 24th century.

In the 2330s, a Bolian named Shalay was second officer of New Orleans. ( novel: )

Background
The ship and class were named for the city of, Louisiana, on Earth.

Reference

 * Friedman, Michael Jan. Star Trek: Stargazer: Progenitor. Pocket Books, 2002.