Enn Uuetoa

Enn Uuetoa (also known as Kihnu Jõnn; 1848–1913) was a notorious Estonian ship captain.[1]

Uuetoa was born on the island of Kihnu. He was known as a ship captain who was able to command large ships without the use of either a compass or a sextant. He never had a single accident with his ships. He also used to go to the sea when other captains didn't dare to go.[1]

However, in autumn 1913 he sunk with his ship called Rock City when sailing off the coast of Denmark.[1]

Grave of Enn Uuetoa in Kihnu Cemetery

In 1971, the film Metskapten (director Kalju Komissarov) was made. The role of Kihnu Jõnn was played by Jüri Järvet.[2]

References
  1. "Kihnu Jõnn alias Enn Uuetoa memorial, Estonia". Visitestonia.com. Retrieved 2 March 2022.
  2. "Metskapten (1971) - Eesti filmi andmebaas". www.efis.ee. Retrieved 2 March 2022.

Further reading
  • Theodor Saar. "Kihnu Jõnn ehk ühe legendi sünd". Keel ja Kirjandus 1971, nr 8, pp 477–483, and nr 10, pp 609–613; Addendum (Estonian: Õienduseks) – Keel ja Kirjandus 1972, nr 3, p 192
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