The USS Constellation is named after a proud line of ships. It is a name passed down through history.

1797 through 1853 First American vessel to launch. Also the first to engage, defeat and capture an enemy ship.

1855 through 1933 Second ship to bear the name. This ship was a sloop-of-war and the American Flagship for the African Squadron, where they disrupted the slave trade from that continent. (It has been restored and floats in Baltimores’s inner harbor as a museum piece.)

1961 through 2001 The third ship to carry the name was a super carrier with the vessel number CV-64. She served her country for over four decades. She was named as “America’s Flagship” by President R. Reagan.

Stardate 4202.9 The USS Constellation was sacrificed to destroy the enormous alien planet-killer. The ship was commanded by Commodore Decker.

2293-2360 The Constellation was a new class of ship that was in active service for just under a century. It was the model that the USS Stargazer was based from.

2360-Current The Current embodiment of the Constellation is a Galaxy class starship.She has survived the Dominion War and achieved high honors in many areas. The crew fondly call her the Connie and have fierce pride in their lovely lady.