Английская Википедия:Enn Uuetoa
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Шаблон:Short description Шаблон:Expand Estonian 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.[1]
However, in autumn 1913 he sunk with his ship called Rock City when sailing off the coast of Denmark.[1]
In popular culture
In 1971, the film Metskapten (director Kalju Komissarov) was made. The role of Kihnu Jõnn was played by Jüri Järvet.[2]
References
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 (Шаблон:Lang-et) – Keel ja Kirjandus 1972, nr 3, p 192
