USS Ebon Atoll

The USS Ebon Atoll was a missile cruiser for the United States Navy.

Background
In 2066, the USS Ebon Atoll was accidentally sunk by the U.S. Navy submarine USS Interference during the Battle of Anchorage. The Interference mistook the Ebon Atoll for an enemy vessel during radio silence and shot it before obtaining visual confirmation with a nuclear torpedo, killing all on board. It is one of the worst U.S. Navy disasters since World War II.

Appearances
The USS Ebon Atoll is mentioned in Fallout 3.

Behind the scenes
The USS Ebon Atoll and the subsequent incident may be a reference to Black Isle Studios and its dismissal by Interplay (Interference). "Ebon" means something made of ebony or black in color, and an "atoll" is a name for a small coral island.