USS Europa (NCC-1648)
The USS Europa (NCC-1648) was a 23rd century Federation  starship operated by Starfleet under the command of Admiral Brett Anderson.

Service history
In 2256, the Europa was one of the nearest Federation starships sent to rendezvous with the  following contact with an unidentified Klingon vessel during the Battle of the Binary Stars in 2256. ()

The Europa served as Admiral Anderson's flagship and transported him to the rendezvous with the Klingons. After Anderson contacted the Klingon commander, T'Kuvma, a massive cloaked Klingon vessel rammed the Europa, causing critical damage. As escape pods launched from the Europa, the vessel's antimatter containment field was deliberately breached, destroying both ships. ()

According to the inmate Psycho, she had a cousin who died on board the Europa. A display of the Europa was visible in the mess hall aboard the  when Psycho visited that area shortly after arriving aboard the Discovery six months after the battle. ()

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Background information 
The Europa was initially referenced in  premiere "The Vulcan Hello" before appearing in "Battle of the Binary Stars" and "Context Is for Kings".

Europa may be named for the eponymous moon of Jupiter discovered by Galileo Galilei, or for its namesake in Greek mythology.

According to StarTrek.com, the Europa was a Nimitz-class starship.

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Federation starships