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  1. 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.

  2. 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.

  3. Our People

    As we celebrate our Bicentenary in 2023, we shine a light on 200 of the many thousands of outstanding people, from the earliest days of the Mechanics Institute in 1823 up to this very moment, who have shaped and been shaped by this university.

  6. Steve New

    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.

  7. LJMU and the EU

    Read the message from the Vice-Chancellor of LJMU, concerning the recent EU Referendum result.

  9. Ramsey Campbell

    Read the oration for Ramsey Campbell on the award of their Honorary Fellowship from Liverpool John Moores University presented by Roger Phillips.

  10. Abbey Engineering

    Read more about the collaboration between LCR 4.0 and Abbey Engineering - it was identified that Abbey Engineering could use data analysis to make more informed decisions regarding their manufacturing processes.