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  1. 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.

  2. My Account

    Access My Account, see how to activate your account, change your password, change your security questions and what to do if you forget your password.

  3. 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.

  4. Sports and Societies

    Discover LJMU's sports, clubs and societies available within the Liverpool Students' Union. Students are encouraged to join or form their own group.

  5. Bibliotherapy

    Discover the healing power of bibliotherapy at LJMU. Explore our curated collection of books for mental wellbeing, tailored to support students and staff.

  6. 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.