HMS Exeter (1680) was a 70-gun third-rate ship of the line of the Royal Navy, launched in 1680. She had an illustrious career, serving in various conflicts such as the Nine Years' War and the War of the Spanish Succession. Exeter played a significant role in the Battle of Beachy Head in 1690 and the Battle of La Hogue in 1692. She was also part of the fleet that captured Gibraltar in 1704. The ship underwent several reconstructions and refits during her service, including having her armament increased to 70 guns by 1703. HMS Exeter was eventually broken up in 1717 after over 35 years of active duty. Her legacy lives on through various ships that have been named after her in the Royal Navy.

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