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The USS Ticonderoga, CA-1471 is the fourth Federation starship to bear the name. It is named for the Capture of Fort Ticonderoga in 1775. On May 10, 1775, Vermonter Ethan Allen and Colonel Benedict Arnold surprised and captured the small British garrison at Fort Ticonderoga. Cannons captured at the fort were hauled away and used to win the stalemate the siege of Boston, helping the American colonies earn a early victory in the American Revoluntionary War.

Starships

Former Earth vessels to bear the name Ticonderoga:
USS Ticonderoga (1814) - 17-gun schooner of Commodore Thomas Macdonough's flotilla in the victorious Battle of Lake Champlain on 11 September 1814.
USS Ticonderoga (1863) - steam sloop-of-war which served with distinction during the American Civil War. It was in commission from 1863 to 1881.
USS Ticonderoga (1918) - served the Naval Overseas Transportation Service during World War I in 1917 and 1918.
USS Ticonderoga (CV-14) - fourth ship to bear the name, was a long-hull Essex-class fleet aircraft carrier. "The Big T" served from 1944 to 1973, earning 17 battle stars for service during World War II and the Vietnam War.
USS Ticonderoga (CG-47) - fifth ship to bear the name, was a guided-missile cruiser, homeported in Pascagoula, Mississippi. This "Tico" was the lead ship of her class.

Former Federation starships to bear the name Ticonderoga:
USS Ticonderoga, NCC-1736 - first starship to bear the name, was a Constitution-class Federation starship in service during the 23rd century.
USS Ticonderoga, NCC-3111 – second starship to bear the name, was a Proxima-class Battleship in service to Star Fleet in the late 23rd century.
USS Ticonderoga, NCC-2034 - third starship to bear the name, was an Excelsior-class battleship in service to Star Fleet in the 24th century.

Current: USS Ticonderoga, CA-1471
Vessel Class: Avenger

Commanding Officer(s):
Vice Admiral Joseph Daher (240710.11 - 241004.25)
Commodore Paul Braggins (241004.25 - 241302.24)
Captain Tokat (241302.24 - Present)

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