As Second Engineer at Elder Dempster Lines, David was responsible for: the care and maintenance of machinery, the power generation, the pumping system, the refrigeration and other electrical items. Listen to David's interview.
Alfred William Thomas was an engineering with Elder Dempster in the early part of the twentieth century, read the account of his experiences with the company.
Alan Dean was a purser for Elder Dempster Lines. Listen to Alan's interview.
Olu Olaseinde was a passenger on the Elder Dempster lines. Read his story.
Jean was a Secretary for Elder Dempster Lines. Listen to Jean's interview.
Peter Woods was a Cadet Officer at Elder Dempster Lines. Listen to Peter's interview.
Patrick Toosey was a Managing Director at Elder Dempster Lines. Listen to Patrick's interview.
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.
Richard Rigg was an engineer with Elder Dempster Lines in the early part of the twentieth century. Read the account of his experiences with the shipping company.
Marie O'Sullivan and Clifford O'Sullivan worked for Elder Dempster Lines, listen to their interviews.