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.
Discover the research into menstrual health and exclusion in South Asia that's being carried out by the Dignity Without Danger project.
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.
A timeline of events relating to James Joyce's 'Chamber Music', first published in London in 1907.
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.
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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While you are away, it is important to remember the requirements of your programme, including any paperwork or promotional activities. See a list of student requirements, and some important information on what to do if you need help abroad.
As LJMU is a participating institution in the William D. Ford Federal Direction Loan Programme, we are obligated to provide some consumer information in relation to financial aid for U.S. students.
Our campus tours allow you to view our student accommodation, The Students’ Union and The Library. You’ll be guided by a current Liverpool John Moores University student who’ll be happy to answer all your questions.