Enn Uuetoa Explained

Enn Uuetoa (also known as Kihnu Jõnn; 1848–1913) was ship captain from the Russian Empire.^[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.

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

In popular culture

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

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 – Keel ja Kirjandus 1972, nr 3, p 192

Notes and References

1. Web site: Kihnu Jõnn alias Enn Uuetoa memorial, Estonia . Visitestonia.com . 2 March 2022 . en.
2. Web site: Metskapten (1971) - Eesti filmi andmebaas . www.efis.ee . 2 March 2022.