The original video collection
Stories from the island’s past, glimpses beneath the sea and the familiar excitement of coming in to land. Five films from the original Visit Leros collection, gathered here to watch again.
History, discovery and a warm welcome
Watch the Battle of Leros with its original narration or choose the version with subtitles translated by me. Continue with the two wreck films from the original gallery, then revisit a landing on Leros in 2005.
Each film plays here on the page. You can also open it directly on YouTube using the link below its player.
Remembering the island’s past
Two versions of the film from the original collection, with narration by Kostas Vellis. Choose the original or the subtitled version, with translation by Yiannis.
26 September & 11–16 November 1943
The original film linked from Visit Leros, preserving the island’s wartime story.
Narration: Kostas Vellis · Radio Leros.
YouTube upload:
Seryianis
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26 September & 11–16 November 1943
The subtitled version of the film, with my translation to help more visitors follow the story.
Narration: Kostas Vellis.
Subtitle translation: Yiannis.
YouTube upload:
Seryianis
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The original wreck footage
The two films listed in my original gallery as “Vasilisa Olga Wreckage”, parts 1 and 2. Their gallery labels are preserved here, alongside the titles used by the uploader on YouTube.
Destroyer Queen Olga · 15 August 1940 – 26 September 1943
Return to the first of the two wreck films linked from the original Visit Leros gallery.
YouTube title:
Impressive war wrecks Part II.
Upload:
HeyYouDive
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Destroyer Queen Olga · 15 August 1940 – 26 September 1943
Continue with the second wreck film from the original Visit Leros collection.
YouTube title:
Impressive war wrecks Part III.
Upload:
HeyYouDive
.
That familiar feeling of arriving
An arrival preserved in the original collection. This could be you on your next visit.
Watch the landing video from my original gallery and enjoy a small reminder of the journey to Leros.
YouTube title: Landing on Leros.
Upload:
Seryianis
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If a film does not play here, try its YouTube link. These are the original uploads, and their availability is managed by YouTube and the uploaders.
A taste of the island
For food and island moments today, visit the Instagram of my favourite taverna, Dimitris Karaflas.
You can also explore Lerian food and the memories of my family’s Dimitris Ouzeri.
Join the Leros Greece Facebook community to share stories, photographs and the moments that bring you back to the island.