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1. Richard Rigg

   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.

2. Marie and Clifford O'Sullivan

   Marie O'Sullivan and Clifford O'Sullivan worked for Elder Dempster Lines, listen to their interviews.

3. Harry Madden interview – Elder Dempster

   Harry Madden was a Junior Engineer for Elder Dempster Lines. Listen to Harry Madden's interview.

4. 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.

5. 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.

6. Ray Donker

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

7. Vincent Scriven

   Vincent Scriven was a pantryman with Elder Dempster Lines. Listen to his interview.

8. Reading Lists

9. About the Research Centre in Evolutionary Anthropology and Palaeoecology

   Researchers in the Centre in Evolutionary Anthropology and Palaeoecology have used drones for the conservation of habitats, discovered how Neolithic agriculture spread, and uncovered the earliest evidence of hunting - to point out just a few of our achievements. Find out more about our work including current projects and collaborations.

10. Tobacco

    The Public Health Institute investigates interventions with the aim of reducing tobacco use. We look at the relationship between smoking behaviours and demographics, income, parental smoking, leisure activities and alcohol consumption.