 In September 1782, "Latona" took part in the relief of Gibraltar and was the first ship in the convoy to pass through the Straits, when Richard Howe sent her ahead, to spy on the condition of the Franco-Spanish fleet in Algeciras Bay.Late in 1792, when the British began re-arming in anticipation of another war with France, "Latona" underwent a refit and was recommissioned for the Channel Fleet.On 18 November 1793, she spotted, chased and engaged a squadron of six ships-of-the-line and some smaller vessels.