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  1. John Martin

    John Martin was a catering officer with Elder Dempster Lines. Read his account of his experiences with the shipping company.

  2. Derek Bailey interview – Elder Dempster

    Derek Bailey joined Elder Dempster Lines in 1957. In his interview, Derek recalls what it was like living on a ship with a wife and children at home. Derek also speaks about Elder Dempster Lines’ latter years.

  3. Olu Olaseinde

    Olu Olaseinde was a passenger on the Elder Dempster lines. Read his story.

  5. Steve New

    Steve New began working for Elder Dempsters in 1962 as an Indentured Deck Officer Apprentice. In his interview, Steve talks about those early days in the engine room, the dangers of cleaning wheelhouse windows and about why Steve joined the Merchant Navy.

  6. Brian McManus interview – Elder Dempster

    Brian McManus joined Elder Dempster Lines as a second officer and made his way up the ranks to master. Find out more about Brian's experiences onboard the ships by listening to his interview.

  7. Barry Fowler interview – Elder Dempster

    Barry Fowler joined King Edward the Seventh Nautical College, London in May 1952. Barry spent four years as an apprentice and eventually rose to the position of captain at Elder Dempster Lines.

  8. Ray Donker

    Ray Donker was Chief Mate with Elder Dempster Lines. Listen to Ray Donker's interview

  9. Benefits to working with Low Carbon Eco-Innovatory

    The Low Carbon Eco-Innovatory helps local businesses by creating innovative low carbon goods, processes and services. Find out the benefits to business, including increased profitability, knowledge, competitive advantage, access to university resources, funding sources and information sharing.

  10. Visible Body

    Visible Body is a software designed to enhance the teaching and learning of anatomy, physiology, and biology through interactive 3D models.