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  1. Patrick Toosey

    Patrick Toosey was a Managing Director at Elder Dempster Lines. Listen to Patrick's interview.

  2. Ken Birch

    Ken Birch was a Managing Director for Elder Dempster Lines. Ken had a family history of seafaring and had experience of the sea as a child after he and his family relocated to Southport because of the bombings in WWII. LIsten to Ken's interview.

  3. 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.

  4. Richard Rigg

    Richard Rigg was an engineer with Elder Dempster Lines in the early part of the twentieth century. Read the account of his experiences with the shipping company.

  5. Ray Donker

    Ray Donker was Chief Mate with Elder Dempster Lines. Listen to Ray Donker's interview

  6. Vincent Scriven

    Vincent Scriven was a pantryman with Elder Dempster Lines. Listen to his interview.

  7. Young adult carers

    If you're a young adult carer, there could be a range of support services available to you. Learn more about the package of support you could receive.

  8. Alumni

    Stay connected to LJMU. Find out how to register as an alumnus and how it can benefit your career.

  10. Disabled students – accommodation

    We make sure your accommodation is tailored to your needs. This section provides information for disabled students about the adapted accommodation available.