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  1. The history of Elder Dempster Lines

    Read more about the history of Elder Dempster Lines - the largest UK shipping group between Western Europe and West Africa from the late-nineteenth century to the 1980s.

  2. Financial aid for US students

    If you are a U.S. student interested in studying at LJMU you can find out all that you need to know about the different types of financial aid options, how to apply for federal or private loans, the cost of attendance and more.

  3. Alumni stories

    Read the stories of alumni, find out about our research and interests, delve into our subjects, learn more about Liverpool and discover what makes LJMU a great place to study.

  4. Forms and letters

    Read advice and guidance about various forms and letters that may be useful to you during your time at LJMU.

  5. Elder Dempster events

    Throughout the year, we hold a number of events relating to Elder Dempster Lines. We'll post details about upcoming events on this page. Read more about the workshops, talks and training we've held in the past.

  6. John Goble

    John Goble was the Chief Officer for Elder Dempster Lines. John joined Elder Dempsters in 1963 as Third Mate. In his interview, John discusses the challenges of working at sea, his first impressions on West Africa and how the impact containerisation had on the industry.