Interviews and memoirs – Elder Dempster
As part of the Homeward Bound project we’ve collected 25 oral testimonies from Elder Dempster Line’s seafaring and office staff. Listen to the interviews.
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Elder Dempster Lines
Elder Dempster Lines was one of the UK’s largest shipping companies. As part of the Homeward Bound project, we’ve spoken to a number of Elder Dempster’s former employees and passengers, recording their ‘real’ stories and experiences. You can listen to their Elder Dempster stories here.
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Timeline – Elder Dempster
Browse through the dates on the Elder Dempster timeline to learn more about the history of the Elder Dempster Lines shipping company.
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Jim Forsey interview
Jim was a Purser at Elder Dempster Lines. Listen to Jim's interview.
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Ian Walker interview
Ian Walker was a Fourth Engineer for Elder Dempster Lines. Listen to Ian Walker's interview.
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David Anson interview – Elder Dempster
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.
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Barry Groombridge interview – Elder Dempster
Barry Groombridge joined Elder Dempster Lines aged 16. Barry’s first voyage was from London to the United States, via West Africa. The voyage lasted nine months. Listen to Barry’s interview to hear about the Christmas he spent with nuns in Madeira and what life was like as a purser at Elder Dempster Lines.