Ross Donnelly

Sir Ross Donnelly
Born1764[1]
Died30 September 1840 (aged 76)
Marylebone, London, England
AllegianceUnited Kingdom United Kingdom
Service/branch Royal Navy
Years of service1780–1814
RankAdmiral
Battles/wars
The grave of Admiral Ross Donnelly, Kensal Green Cemetery

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.

  1. ^ "Commission of Lunacy on Admiral Sir Ross Donnelly, K.C.B.". Morning Post. 23 July 1840. p. 4. Retrieved 11 May 2019. I was born in '64...