HMS Hastings was a 32-gun fifth rate built by Isaac Betts of Woodbridge in 1696/98.

She was employed in convoy service, trade protection and counter piracy patrols.

She was the second vessel to bear the name Hastings since it was used for a 32-gun fifth rate built by Thomas Ellis of Shoreham on 5 February 1695 then wrecked 1697 off Waterford.

[6] She was commissioned in 1698 under the command of Captain Richard White (died 7 July 1700).

Captain Edward Rumsey took command on 1 September 1699 to return to Home Waters.