The USS Carolina (NCC-1000) was an Ranger-class explorer that was service with the Federation Starfleet during the 23rd century. (Ship Recognition Manual, Volume 4: Starships of the Original Series Era)
In 2219, the Carolina made first contact with the gan'Teth.
In 2221, the Carolina came to the aid of a merchant convoy that was suffering systems malfunctions due to subspace fluctuations.
From 2226 to 2230, the Carolina was assigned to patrol duty along the Romulan Neutral Zone.
During the Battle of the Yosaan Cloud in 2233, the Carolina destroyed four Klingon vessels.
| Ranger-class starships |
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| Bastion - Carolina - Explorer - Orleans - Ranger - Sal'koth - Sierra - Valiant |