UES James Bowdoin

The James Bowdoin was an Neptune-class United Earth Starfleet starship in service during the mid-22nd century, under the command of Captain Miranda Shaio. It was lost in the August Wave, the portion of the Xindi First Strike on Earth. The ship became tragically became the first Earth vessel destroyed in the opening volley of the Xindi Conflict.

Service
The James Bowdoin was constructed at Utopia Planitia, Mars in 2144, under command of Captain Miranda Shaio.

Destruction
The James Bowdoin was ultimately lost during the opening moments of the Xindi First Strike on Earth, the August Wave.

Upon the Xindi probe's arrival at Earth, United Earth Starfleet frigates UES Hong Kong, Illinois, Iwo Jima and James Bowdoin, along with destroyers UES Essex and Dykstra moved to intercept. When the probe reached range, it opened fire on San Francisco, its strong-force reversal beam smashing right through the UES James Bowdoin and impacting on the planet.

James Bowdoin was lost with all hands, becoming the first Earth vessel destroyed in the opening volley of the Xindi Conflict.

Crew

 * Commanding Officer: Captain Miranda Shaio (2144-2153) (KIA)
 * Executive Officer Commander Carrie Landry (2149-2153) (KIA)
 * Science Officer: Crewman First Class Fred Blankenship (2151-2153) (KIA)
 * Second Officer: Lieutenant Commander Scott Christian (2148-2153) (KIA)
 * Chief Engineer: Lieutenant Hannah Mack (2147-2153) (KIA)
 * Tactical Officer Lieutenant Odessa Cline (2148-2153) (KIA)
 * Armory Officer: Lieutenant Commander Craig Harper (2145-2153) (KIA)
 * Helmsman: Ensign Claudine Jenkins (2151-2153) (KIA)
 * Communication Officer: Crewman Second Class Jonathan Burgess (2146-2153) (KIA)
 * Chief Medical Officer: Lieutenant Commander Rosalie Garcia (2147-2153) (KIA)

Trivia
The vessel was christened in honor of James Bowdoin II, a American political and intellectual leader during the American Revolution.