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1. Travelling to the John Foster Building

   Here you will find information about travelling to the John Foster Building including maps, directions and advice to help you find us.

2. Travelling to James Parsons Building

   Here you will find information about travelling to the James Parsons Building including maps, directions and advice to help you find us.

3. Travelling to Cherie Booth Building

   Here you will find information about travelling to the Cherie Booth Building including maps, directions and advice to help you find us.

4. 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.

5. Jim Forsey interview

   Jim was a Purser at Elder Dempster Lines. Listen to Jim's interview.

6. Ian Walker interview

   Ian Walker was a Fourth Engineer for Elder Dempster Lines. Listen to Ian Walker's interview.

7. 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.

8. Olu Olaseinde

   Olu Olaseinde was a passenger on the Elder Dempster lines. Read his story.

9. Alan Wigelsworth interview – Elder Dempster

   Alan Wigelsworth began working for Elder Dempster Lines aged 15. Alan joined the company as office boy. Listen to Alan's interview.

10. Peter Woods

    Peter Woods was a Cadet Officer at Elder Dempster Lines. Listen to Peter's interview.