Alan Dean interview – Elder Dempster
Alan Dean was a purser for Elder Dempster Lines. Listen to Alan's interview.
Alan Dean was a purser for Elder Dempster Lines. Listen to Alan's interview.
Olu Olaseinde was a passenger on the Elder Dempster lines. Read his story.
Obi Okeke was Third Mate for Elder Dempster Lines. In his interview, Obi talks about why he joined Elder Demspter Lines, about his time at the University of Southampton and what it was like on board in bad weather conditions.
In his interview John Edge talks about his responsibilities as a Purser, as well as the pay and conditions he experienced when working at Elder Dempster Lines. Listen to John's interview.
Dr Jo Stanley is a historian. Read about women who worked for Elder Dempster Lines, as well as two detailed pieces about the lives of two of Elders' former female employees - May Quinn and Julia Andrews.
Peter Woods was a Cadet Officer at Elder Dempster Lines. Listen to Peter's interview.
Patrick Toosey was a Managing Director at Elder Dempster Lines. Listen to Patrick's interview.
Denis Kelly worked in the marketing department for Elder Dempster Lines. Find out more about Denis's experiences by listening to his interview.
Harry Madden was a Junior Engineer for Elder Dempster Lines. Listen to Harry Madden's interview.
As a Printer for Elder Dempster Lines, Graham Austin sometimes worked 18-hours a day and was responsible for printing the menus, programme of events and stationery for the ship’s various departments. Listen to Graham's interview.