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  2. 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.

  4. Before you go – Work abroad

    Working abroad is exciting in every sense of the word. If you’ve never been away before and you’re feeling a little apprehensive, not to worry you'll find the information you need before travelling on this page.

  5. 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.

  6. Freedom of information

    Find out more about the University Freedom of Information act policies and the standards LJMU holds itself to, as well as how to contact us with any questions you may have relating to the Freedom of Information Act 2000.

  7. 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.

  8. 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.

  9. Forensic↔Aesthetic

    FORENSIC AESTHETIC is a research project led by James Frieze that facilitates conversation about forensic aesthetics by bringing together artists, academics and activists across institutional separation of science from art.