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1. LCR Enhance Project

   The LCR Enhance Project supports and provides equal access to the upskilling in Leadership and Management for employees currently fulfilling, or, with future potential, to undertake high-level management and leadership roles.

2. Jean Jones interview – Elder Dempster

   Jean was a Secretary for Elder Dempster Lines. Listen to Jean's interview.

3. Denis Kelly interview – Elder Dempster

   Denis Kelly worked in the marketing department for Elder Dempster Lines. Find out more about Denis's experiences by listening to his interview.

4. 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.

5. 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.

6. 25th New Researcher in Maritime History Conference - Venues

   Venues for the 25th New Researcher in Maritime History Conference.

7. 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.

8. 25th New Researcher in Maritime History Conference - Programme

   Programme for the 25th New Researcher in Maritime History Conference.

9. 25th New Researcher in Maritime History Conference - Registration

   Registration for the 25th New Researcher in Maritime History Conference.

10. About the Elder Dempster project

    The Homeward Bound: A Liverpool-West Africa Heritage Project documents the lives and memories of Elder Dempster’s seafaring and office staff. As part of the project, we recorded 25 oral testimonies.