The Iron Quest

• Photographer
  João Coelho
• Photo Date
  2023

This project tells the story of a group of young people working in a ship graveyard in Angola. After removing pieces weighing hundreds of pounds using only their hands and the strength of their arms, they have to carry them to the beach, struggling with the waves and the currents of the sea. From an early age, they learned to deal with and respect the sea. It's the sea that dictates when and how they can work to earn a measly 120 dollars for each ton of iron.