U.S.S. Tigershark
SHIP NAME: U.S.S. Tigershark
SHIP NUMBER: SGB-994
CLASS: Dredger-Class Gunboat
CONSTRUCTED: 9th April 2287
LENGTH: 332 Metres
COMPLIMENT: 131 Enlisted, 10 Officers
The U.S.S. Tigershark is a Dredger-Class Gunboat, captained by Lieutenant-Commander Eric Giles.
The Tigershark was part of the detachment of Union ships from the Imperial 4th Colonial Fleet, assigned to defend the C.S.V. Nile Road (TC-26) during the Battle of Van Gaal.
During the engagement the Tigershark provided close fire support to the U.S.S. Roanoke (SDD-1081), however after the arrival of a Dakota Cruiser and the subsequent loss of the Roanoake, Captain Krauer of the U.S.S. Patton (SCA-703) took command and ordered a full retreat.
The Tigershark escorted the Patton to safety, both ships were the only surviving Union vessels of the engagement.
The Tigershark continues to serve in the Union’s Imperial 4th Colonial Fleet in the Horrocks Sector.