An Earth cargo ship commanded by Captain Keene. Matthew Ryan served as her first officer prior to 2151. The Fortunate is Y-class and can haul 20 Kilotons. She is armed with plasma weapons. Her maximum speed is warp one point eight.
In 2151, the ship was attacked by Naucisican pirates. The ship was damaged and Captain Keene was injured. One of the Nausicans was caputered in the process. Ryan led tbe ship on mission of revenge that nearly resulted in destruction of the Fortunate. Captain Archer and Enterprise NX-01 arrived in time to safe the ship.