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  1. 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.

  2. Elder Dempster events

    Throughout the year, we hold a number of events relating to Elder Dempster Lines. We'll post details about upcoming events on this page. Read more about the workshops, talks and training we've held in the past.

  3. Ray Riley

    Ray joined Elder Dempster Lines when he was just 16. Ray worked in Hamburg, before returning to Liverpool to marry. Listen to Ray's interview.

  4. Olu Olaseinde

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

  5. Jo Stanley

    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.

  6. Patrick Toosey

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

  7. Lawrence Aye Maung

    Lawrence Aye Maung was Chief Officer for Elder Dempster Lines. Listen to Lawrence Aye Maung's interview.

  8. Ray Donker

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