The Lovell was commissioned in the mid-22nd century, and launched in 2144. (Star Trek Magazine Issue 162: "Blast Off!") In 2156, the Lovell was part of an Earth Starfleet armada that retook the planet Berengaria VII from the Romulan Star Empire during the Earth-Romulan War. (ENT novel: Beneath the Raptor's Wing) In 2157, the Lovell fought at the Battle of Gamma Hydra and was heavily damaged in that engagement with the Romulans, but gave as good as she got.