LUPIMARIS - WOLVES OF THE SEA
A photo documentary by Christian Stemper
OCTOBER 2015 - MARCH 2016
The Trechantiri, a traditional boat found throughout the Cyclades
It is the most “Greek” of the various boat types, tracing its roots to those built in the 17th century on Hydra which was famous for shipbuilding...
It is the most “Greek” of the various boat types, tracing its roots to those built in the 17th century on Hydra which was famous for shipbuilding. Built from pine wood, the boat is sturdy and flexible.The Trechantiri is a traditional boat found throughout the Cyclades. It is the most “Greek” of the various boat types, tracing its roots to those built in the 17th century on Hydra which was famous for shipbuilding. Built from pine wood, the boat is sturdy and flexible. With the advent of boat engines, mainly inboard engines, sailors have mostly given up using sails. The increased value of inshore fishing calls for the boats to be built shorter than the traditional 30 meters, now measuring 5 to 15 meters long. The boats are built by hand, as ordered by each fisherman. No two boats are the same, but indeed strong and unique like the spirit of their owner.
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LUPIMARIS - WOLVES OF THE SEA
A photo documentary by Christian Stemper
OCTOBER 2015 - MARCH 2016
The Trechantiri is a traditional boat found throughout the Cyclades
It is the most “Greek” of the various boat types, tracing its roots to those built in the 17th century on Hydra which was famous for shipbuilding. Built from pine wood, the boat is sturdy and flexible.The Trechantiri is a traditional boat found throughout the Cyclades. It is the most “Greek” of the various boat types, tracing its roots to those built in the 17th century on Hydra which was famous for shipbuilding. Built from pine wood, the boat is sturdy and flexible. With the advent of boat engines, mainly inboard engines, sailors have mostly given up using sails. The increased value of inshore fishing calls for the boats to be built shorter than the traditional 30 meters, now measuring 5 to 15 meters long. The boats are built by hand, as ordered by each fisherman. No two boats are the same, but indeed strong and unique like the spirit of their owner.
The Trechantiri, a traditional boat found in the Cyclades
It is the most “Greek” of the various boat types, tracing its roots to those built in the 17th century on Hydra which was famous for shipbuilding. Built from pine wood, the boat is sturdy and flexible.The Trechantiri is a traditional boat found throughout the Cyclades. It is the most “Greek” of the various boat types, tracing its roots to those built in the 17th century on Hydra which was famous for shipbuilding. Built from pine wood, the boat is sturdy and flexible. With the advent of boat engines, mainly inboard engines, sailors have mostly given up using sails. The increased value of inshore fishing calls for the boats to be built shorter than the traditional 30 meters, now measuring 5 to 15 meters long. The boats are built by hand, as ordered by each fisherman. No two boats are the same, but indeed strong and unique like the spirit of their owner.
LUPIMARIS - WOLVES OF THE SEA
A photo documentary by Christian Stemper
“I have sailed with the fishermen of Paros to all the surrounding islands and learned the craft from them. In time I built my own boat, improved my techniques and found new fishing grounds. I sailed further and crossed the Cyclades alone in my boat.” Kostantinos Karantzas
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LUPIMARIS - WOLVES OF THE SEA
A photo documentary by Christian Stemper
“I have sailed with the fishermen of Paros to all the surrounding islands and learned the craft from them. In time I built my own boat, improved my techniques and found new fishing grounds. I sailed further and crossed the Cyclades alone in my boat.” Kostantinos Karantzas
“I have sailed with the fishermen of Paros..."
“I have sailed with the fishermen of Paros to all the surrounding islands and learned the craft from them. In time I built my own boat, improved my techniques and found new fishing grounds. I sailed further and crossed the Cyclades alone in my boat.” Kostantinos Karantzas
Top: Thansis Tantanis, Kostantinos Karantzas, Spiros Tantanis, Panayiotis Visadakis
LUPIMARIS - WOLVES OF THE SEA
A photo documentary by Christian Stemper
OCTOBER 2015 - MARCH 2016
The Fisherman's Wife
Greek fisherman have a special relationship with their boats. They usually name their boats after their wives or daughters, and sometimes saints. The name holds extraordinary significance and reflects the special relationship to their namesake.
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LUPIMARIS - WOLVES OF THE SEA
A photo documentary by Christian Stemper
OCTOBER 2015 - MARCH 2016
The Fisherman's Wife
Greek fisherman have a special relationship with their boats. They usually name their boats after their wives or daughters, and sometimes saints. The name holds extraordinary significance and reflects the special relationship to their namesake.
The Fisherman's Wife
Greek fisherman have a special relationship with their boats. They usually name their boats after their wives or daughters, and sometimes saints. The name holds extraordinary significance and reflects the special relationship to their namesake.
LUPIMARIS - WOLVES OF THE SEA
A photo documentary by Christian Stemper
OCTOBER 2015 - MARCH 2016
From top right: Sea Bream, Scorpion Fish, Comber, Peter's Fish
“Fishermen have swallowed the bait of the EU, and become fish themselves.”
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LUPIMARIS - WOLVES OF THE SEA
A photo documentary by Christian Stemper
OCTOBER 2015 - MARCH 2016
From top right: Sea Bream, Scorpion Fish, Comber, Peter's Fish “Fishermen have swallowed the bait of the EU, and become fish themselves.”
“Fishermen have swallowed the bait of the EU, and become fish themselves.”
From top right: Sea Bream, Scorpion Fish, Comber, Peter's Fish
LUPIMARIS - WOLVES OF THE SEA
A photo documentary by Christian Stemper
OCTOBER 2015 - MARCH 2016
“You do not live on land, you live on the sea... My whole life is in the sea.”
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LUPIMARIS - WOLVES OF THE SEA
A photo documentary by Christian Stemper
OCTOBER 2015 - MARCH 2016
“You do not live on land, you live on the sea... My whole life is in the sea.”
“You don't live on land, you live on the sea. My whole life is in the sea.”
LUPIMARIS - WOLVES OF THE SEA
A photo documentary by Christian Stemper
OCTOBER 2015 - MARCH 2016
FILIPPAS TSANTANIS
Born 1944 Location PARIKIA / PAROS Boat ILIAS MARIA
“My grandfather was a fisherman. They called him the Professor. I got his nickname. In my family there have been many fishermen and sailors. The individual branches of the family were distinguished by nicknames which are so old that no one knows when they originated. My grandfather often slept on his boat as he was always out there for days.”
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LUPIMARIS - WOLVES OF THE SEA
A photo documentary by Christian Stemper
OCTOBER 2015 - MARCH 2016
FILIPPAS TSANTANIS
Born 1944 Location PARIKIA / PAROS Boat ILIAS MARIA “My grandfather was a fisherman. They called him the Professor. I got his nickname. In my family there have been many fishermen and sailors. The individual branches of the family were distinguished by nicknames which are so old that no one knows when they originated. My grandfather often slept on his boat as he was always out there for days.”
“My grandfather was a fisherman. .."
FILIPPAS TSANTANIS Born 1944 Location PARIKIA / PAROS Boat ILIAS MARIA
“My grandfather was a fisherman. They called him the Professor. I got his nickname. In my family there have been many fishermen and sailors. The individual branches of the family were distinguished by nicknames which are so old that no one knows when they originated. My grandfather often slept on his boat as he was always out there for days.”
LUPIMARIS - WOLVES OF THE SEA
A photo documentary by Christian Stemper
OCTOBER 2015 - MARCH 2016
VAGGELIS PAROUSIS
Born 1945 Location ALIKI / PAROS Boat MEROPI
“If I do not see any sea, I do not live. If I had to stay in Athens, I would not even survive a whole twenty-four hours. I would go crazy.”
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LUPIMARIS - WOLVES OF THE SEA
A photo documentary by Christian Stemper
OCTOBER 2015 - MARCH 2016
VAGGELIS PAROUSIS
Born 1945 Location ALIKI / PAROS Boat MEROPI
“If I do not see any sea, I do not live. If I had to stay in Athens, I would not even survive a whole twenty-four hours. I would go crazy.”
“If I do not see any sea..."
VAGGELIS PAROUSIS Born 1945 Location ALIKI / PAROS Boat MEROPI
“If I do not see any sea, I do not live. If I had to stay in Athens, I would not even survive a whole twenty-four hours. I would go crazy.”
LUPIMARIS - WOLVES OF THE SEA
A photo documentary by Christian Stemper
OCTOBER 2015 - MARCH 2016
PETROS DELENTAS
Born 1942 Location PISO LIVADI / PAROS Boat MANOLIS “At the age of 18 I became a sailor and travelled the world as a radio operator...
“At the age of 18 I became a sailor and travelled the world as a radio operator. Not because of romantic reasons, but at that time there was nothing to do here. My boat has saved me. It was my anchor that brought me back to Paros and with which I was able to build my life. So that I could escape from a life as a sailor. This boat is my love.”
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LUPIMARIS - WOLVES OF THE SEA
A photo documentary by Christian Stemper
OCTOBER 2015 - MARCH 2016
PETROS DELENTAS
Born 1942 Location PISO LIVADI / PAROS Boat MANOLIS “At the age of 18 I became a sailor and travelled the world as a radio operator. Not because of romantic reasons, but at that time there was nothing to do here. My boat has saved me. It was my anchor that brought me back to Paros and with which I was able to build my life. So that I could escape from a life as a sailor. This boat is my love.”
"My boat has saved me. It was my anchor..."
PETROS DELENTAS Born 1942 Location PISO LIVADI / PAROS Boat MANOLIS “At the age of 18 I became a sailor and travelled the world as a radio operator. Not because of romantic reasons, but at that time there was nothing to do here. My boat has saved me. It was my anchor that brought me back to Paros and with which I was able to build my life. So that I could escape from a life as a sailor. This boat is my love.”
LUPIMARIS - WOLVES OF THE SEA
A photo documentary by Christian Stemper
OCTOBER 2015 - MARCH 2016
“In a storm, the wooden boat is like a horse that lifts his head proudly, starts running and cannot be stopped.”
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LUPIMARIS - WOLVES OF THE SEA
A photo documentary by Christian Stemper
OCTOBER 2015 - MARCH 2016
“In a storm, the wooden boat is like a horse that lifts his head proudly, starts running and cannot be stopped.”
“In a storm, the boat is like a horse that lifts his head proudly, starts running and can't be stopped.”
LUPIMARIS - WOLVES OF THE SEA
A photo documentary by Christian Stemper
OCTOBER 2015 - MARCH 2016
ATHANASSIOS KARAPETIS
Born 1947 Location PARIKIA / PAROS Boat DESPOINA “I have never seen something like the sinking of the Samina* before...
“I have never seen something like the sinking of the Samina* before. When the ferry hit the rocks, we all went out with our boats. The weather was very wild we saved a lot of people. But we had to collect a lot of corpses as well. It was a black day, I do not want to remember it anymore.”
*Note: On the evening of 26 September 2000 the ferry Samina, en route to Paros, collided with the Portes rocks just off the coast and sank For 82 of the over 500 people who were on board, all help came too late.
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LUPIMARIS - WOLVES OF THE SEA
A photo documentary by Christian Stemper
OCTOBER 2015 - MARCH 2016
ATHANASSIOS KARAPETIS
Born 1947 Location PARIKIA / PAROS Boat DESPOINA “I have never seen something like the sinking of the Samina* before. When the ferry hit the rocks, we all went out with our boats. The weather was very wild we saved a lot of people. But we had to collect a lot of corpses as well. It was a black day, I do not want to remember it anymore.”
*Note: On the evening of 26 September 2000 the ferry Samina, en route to Paros, collided with the Portes rocks just off the coast and sank For 82 of the over 500 people who were on board, all help came too late.
"The weather was very wild..."
ATHANASSIOS KARAPETIS Born 1947 Location PARIKIA / PAROS Boat DESPOINA “I have never seen something like the sinking of the Samina* before. When the ferry hit the rocks, we all went out with our boats. The weather was very wild we saved a lot of people. But we had to collect a lot of corpses as well. It was a black day, I do not want to remember it anymore.”
*Note: On the evening of 26 September 2000 the ferry Samina, en route to Paros, collided with the Portes rocks just off the coast and sank For 82 of the over 500 people who were on board, all help came too late.
LUPIMARIS - WOLVES OF THE SEA
A photo documentary by Christian Stemper
OCTOBER 2015 - MARCH 2016
NIKITAS MALAMATENIOS
Born 1957 Location NAOUSSA / PAROS Boat PANAGIA
"The work is difficult and the income less than before, so there is no attraction for a new generation. I have always been a fisherman - not out of necessity, but out of choice.”
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LUPIMARIS - WOLVES OF THE SEA
A photo documentary by Christian Stemper
OCTOBER 2015 - MARCH 2016
NIKITAS MALAMATENIOS
Born 1957 Location NAOUSSA / PAROS Boat PANAGIA
"The work is difficult and the income less than before, so there is no attraction for a new generation. I have always been a fisherman - not out of necessity, but out of choice.”
"I have always been a fisherman...by choice.”
NIKITAS MALAMATENIOS Born 1957 Location NAOUSSA / PAROS Boat PANAGIA
"The work is difficult and the income less than before, so there is no attraction for a new generation. I have always been a fisherman - not out of necessity, but out of choice.”
LUPIMARIS - WOLVES OF THE SEA
A photo documentary by Christian Stemper
OCTOBER 2015 - MARCH 2016
KOSTANTINOS STRATIS
Born 1961 Location POUNDA / PAROS Boat ANNAKI
“A Fisherman’s plate could be empty for seven days, but on the eighth day you will be compensated for the others. Fishing requires will, knowledge and patience.”
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LUPIMARIS - WOLVES OF THE SEA
A photo documentary by Christian Stemper
OCTOBER 2015 - MARCH 2016
KOSTANTINOS STRATIS
Born 1961 Location POUNDA / PAROS Boat ANNAKI
“A Fisherman’s plate could be empty for seven days, but on the eighth day you will be compensated for the others. Fishing requires will, knowledge and patience.”
“A Fisherman’s plate could be empty for seven days..."
KOSTANTINOS STRATIS Born 1961 Location POUNDA / PAROS Boat ANNAKI
“A Fisherman’s plate could be empty for seven days, but on the eighth day you will be compensated for the others. Fishing requires will, knowledge and patience.”
LUPIMARIS - WOLVES OF THE SEA
A photo documentary by Christian Stemper
OCTOBER 2015 - MARCH 2016
By the time this documentary came to fruition, many of the boats that had been photographed in 2010 do not exist anymore – they were either destroyed, abandoned or sold to tourists. No one is left with a desire to become a fisherman anymore, the craft of fishing and a millennia-old tradition is dying…
To see video interviews and the making of this project, click here.
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