By "Star Trek" lore, the maiden voyage of the Phoenix, the very first warp-capable ship, caught the attention of a passing Vulcan vessel ... In "First Contact," Cochrane was portrayed by James ...

In Star Trek's timeline, First Contact Day happened on April 5, 2063. On this day, Dr. Zephram Cochrane (James Cromwell ... which caught the attention of a nearby Vulcan ship.