HMS Lenox was commissioned on 9 May 1678 under the command of Captain John Kirke until 17 May 1678 for transport to Chatham. In 1690 she was commissioned for the War of the English Succession under command of Captain John Granvill for the Battle of Beachy Head in Centre (Red) Squadron on 30 June 1690.Winfield 2009, Fleet Actions 6.2 Battle of Beachy HeadThomas (1998), Battles No Honour Awarded, Section B, Beachy Head In 1692 she was under Captain John Munden for the Battle of Barfleur in Red Squadron, Rear Division from 19 to 22 May 1692.Winfield 2009, Fleet Actions 6.3 Battle of Barfleur In 1693 she was under Captain William Kerr. During 1694/95 she was under Captain Christopher Myngs sailing with the Fleet. In 1697 she was under Captain James Greenaway on convoy service. She would be rebuilt at Deptford in 1701.
