This study examines 285 drownings from 1978-86 in the Uusimaa province of Finland. There were 51 definitive cases of suicide by drowning. Data is given on age, gender, alcohol & drugs, scene of the incident, diseases, social group, residence, suicide notes, previous suicide attempts, treatment for mental problems, depression, & talk of suicide. The typical suicide was a man 21-30, from the lowest social group, who was unmarried, had previously attempted & had received mental health treatment.