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  1. Ian Walker interview

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

  2. Student Number Target Setting

    Student Number Target Setting is the internal allocation of student numbers (and FTEs) that need to fall within the requirements of the HEFCE student number control and parameters set by other public funding bodies.

  3. 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.

  4. Timeline – Elder Dempster

    Browse through the dates on the Elder Dempster timeline to learn more about the history of the Elder Dempster Lines shipping company.

  5. Contact us about Elder Dempster

    Please contact us using the details below if you’d like to find out more about Elder Dempster Lines or the Homeward Bound Project. We welcome enquiries from schools, teachers and community groups.

  6. Graham Austin interview – Elder Dempster

    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.