USS El Capitan (NCC-17691)

The USS El Capitan (NCC-17691) was an Everest-class cutter operated by the Federation Starfleet in the mid-24th century. In 2340, it was assigned as an auxiliary craft to the Ambassador-class USS Enterprise (NCC-1701-C).

The El Capitan was named for a prominent granite formation in Earth's Yosemite Valley region.