This ship was in active service around the year 2377. (ST video game: Armada II) This USS Salk was named after previous vessels that were in service as hospital ships—the 23rd century USS Salk (NCC-761) in service in the 2260s and the 24th century M'Benga-class USS Salk that entered service on reference stardate 2/8112, and remained active for a couple decades. (TOS - The Chosen comic: "Blood Enemies"; FASA RPG module: Star Trek: The Next Generation Officer's Manual)