Ross Donnelly

Sir Ross Donnelly
Sir Ross Donnelly
Born	1764
Died	30 September 1840 (aged 76); Marylebone, London, England
Allegiance	United Kingdom
Service / branch	Royal Navy
Years of service	1780–1814
Rank	Admiral
Battles / wars	American Revolutionary War Siege of Charleston; ; French Revolutionary Wars Glorious First of June; Action of 12 May 1796; ; Napoleonic Wars;

Admiral Sir Ross Donnelly, KCB (1764 – 30 September 1840) was an Irish Royal Navy officer who is known for his service during the American War of Independence, French Revolutionary War and Napoleonic Wars. He was first lieutenant on HMS Montagu at the Glorious First of June and assumed command after the death of Captain James Montagu.

Promoted to post captain in June 1795, Donnelly was given HMS Pegasus in which he participated in the action of 12 May 1796.