USS Magellan

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The USS Magellan was a Federation starship that was in service during the late 24th century. In the 2360s it was under the command of Captain Conklin. (TNG: "Starship Mine")

In 2369, the Magellan stopped at the Remmler Array for a baryon sweep. (TNG: "Starship Mine")

In 2374, the Magellan was a part of the Starfleet attack force that fought in Operation Return. (DS9: "Sacrifice of Angels")

[edit] Background

The Star Trek Encyclopedia states that this vessel was a Constellation-class starship, with a registry of NCC-3069.

There are some who believe that the Magellan mentioned in "Sacrifice of Angels" was a Galaxy-class starship launched in the early 2370s because of the following dialog from the episode:

Sisko: "Ensign, have Galaxy Wings 91 and 93 engage those destroyers. All other ships, go for that opening. Whoever gets through doesn't stop 'til they reach Deep Space 9."

Elim Garak: "Congratulations, Captain. You wanted them angry. They're angry."

Sisko: "The Magellan and the Venture are supposed to be protecting our starboard flank. They're in too tight... tell fighter squadrons 6, 7 and 8 to..."

The subsequent shot of two Galaxy-class ships attacking has been taken by some to prove the Magellan was a Galaxy-class as the Venture was previously established as one. That conclusion would have to require, though, that no other Galaxy ships except the Venture and Magellan could possibly be in that shot. As at least six other Galaxy vessels were around at the time, the presumption has to remain speculation only. Also, there is no evidence from any production staff person or publication of anything other than the Magellan being a Constellation-class. It should be noted, though, that is somewhat unlikely that an eighty-year-old Constellation-class cruiser would lead a major assault on enemy warships in that massive battle, which is probably why it was noted in dialog as protecting the Defiant's flank instead.

It is also possible that the Magellan was either an Excelsior- or Miranda-class starship as frames from "Sacrifice of Angels" prior to Garak's statement above show ships from these two classes to the starboard side of the Defiant, including a Miranda-class ship holding close off the Defiant's starboard aft quarter.

The USS Magellan may have been named for Portuguese explorer Ferdinand Magellan.