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History of ships named ENTERPRISE
http://www.totse.com/en/ego/science_fiction/enthst.html ^

Posted on 11/15/2003 7:05:31 AM PST by KevinDavis

***** INTRODUCTION *****

This is an updated and expanded history of ships named "Enterprise", and replaces the previous edition (uploaded in December 1988) which is still available in this data library. During the year which has elapsed, I've been able to obtain more detail on the U.S. Navy "Enterprises", track down the history of all British Royal Navy ships called "Enterprise", and obtain limited information on French Navy "Enterprises" and a Confederate "Enterprise.

Between 1705 and 1979, there were 12 'HMS Enterprises", while between 1775 and 1999, there were 8 "USS Enterprises". There have also been 8 NASA and Starfleet "Enterprises", 8 French "Enterprises", 1 Confederate "Enterprise", and countless privately-owned "Enterprises". As I researched the history of the name, I quickly realized that each of these ships had a fascinating history, and that the missions and patrols carried out by each ship are a reflection of the state of international relations and maritime technology at that point in time. I hope you will also find this interesting reading.

(Excerpt) Read more at totse.com ...


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KEYWORDS: enterprise; ussenterprise
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Very interesting....
1 posted on 11/15/2003 7:05:33 AM PST by KevinDavis
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"Fascinating."


2 posted on 11/15/2003 7:14:50 AM PST by Bubba_Leroy
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3 posted on 11/15/2003 7:18:25 AM PST by xrp
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To: Bubba_Leroy
To quote Spock;

"Fascinating is a word I would use to describe the unexpected. This, I would describe as 'interesting'."


4 posted on 11/15/2003 7:19:58 AM PST by Bloody Sam Roberts (Things are more like they are now than they ever were before.)
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To: KevinDavis

I'm dead Jim.

5 posted on 11/15/2003 7:22:36 AM PST by socal_parrot
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6 posted on 11/15/2003 7:24:43 AM PST by Brett66
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I'll have to show my husband this article. He served on the USS Enterprise in the 60's. Worked on the flight deck. Senator John McCain's squadron was on the Enterprise for a short time. His picture is in one of my husband's cruise books. LT McCain was in Attack Squadron Sixty-Five (VA-65). They came on the Enterprise during a Med cruise.
7 posted on 11/15/2003 7:33:48 AM PST by TracyPA
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8 posted on 11/15/2003 7:41:00 AM PST by ChadGore (Kakkate Koi!)
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To: KevinDavis
I was with two college buddies when the "original" Star Trek Enterprise was destroyed in
one of the Star Trek films.
We were catatonic for a few minutes when the old faithful was lost.
9 posted on 11/15/2003 7:41:51 AM PST by VOA
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How come no pics are showing??
10 posted on 11/15/2003 7:44:47 AM PST by RandallFlagg ("There are worse things than crucifixion...There are teeth.")
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To: RandallFlagg
Nevermind (Need more coffee...)
11 posted on 11/15/2003 7:46:16 AM PST by RandallFlagg ("There are worse things than crucifixion...There are teeth.")
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To: xrp
One of my current screen backgrounds, taken from desktopstarships.com:


12 posted on 11/15/2003 7:50:24 AM PST by Sloth ("I feel like I'm taking crazy pills!" -- Jacobim Mugatu, 'Zoolander')
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To: socal_parrot

Dammit Jim, I'm not dead... he just put more of that katra in my noggin and I can't get it out!


13 posted on 11/15/2003 7:50:58 AM PST by bonesmccoy (Defeat the terrorists... Vaccinate!)
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Enterprise on the slick 6 pad at Vandyland

14 posted on 11/15/2003 7:53:55 AM PST by bonesmccoy (Defeat the terrorists... Vaccinate!)
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To: VOA
I remember that vividly. "Star Trek III: The Search for Spock".

When The Great Lady entered the atmosphere for her final plunge, there was open weeping in the theater.

But not as much as there was for "Star Trek II", at Spock's funeral...

15 posted on 11/15/2003 8:06:03 AM PST by Old Sarge (Serving You... on Operation Noble Eagle!)
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To: KevinDavis
I grok.
16 posted on 11/15/2003 8:12:38 AM PST by FreedomFarmer (Extreme Cow Racing Champion.)
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To: Old Sarge
As shatner has been know to say get over if for god sakes it is a tv show.

The only real characters of consquence where K'ang and the tribbles, everything else was made up.

17 posted on 11/15/2003 8:14:28 AM PST by dts32041 (Is it time to practice decimation with our representatives?)
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To: Old Sarge
I'd be remiss if I didn't shamelessly self-promote on this thread.... ;)

Star Trek Federation Standard Tri-D Chess Rules

18 posted on 11/15/2003 8:31:24 AM PST by 50sDad ("Earth First! Then we make MARS our B!tch!")
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To: Sloth
Wow, that's a cool website.
19 posted on 11/15/2003 8:32:59 AM PST by xrp
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Yeah, I'm impressed with a lot of the work on there. My wife hates Star Trek, but she's into Star Wars & I found her an awesome Millenium Falcon background for her computer.
20 posted on 11/15/2003 8:37:08 AM PST by Sloth ("I feel like I'm taking crazy pills!" -- Jacobim Mugatu, 'Zoolander')
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