Barry Groombridge joined Elder Dempster Lines aged 16. Barry’s first voyage was from London to the United States, via West Africa. The voyage lasted nine months. Listen to Barry’s interview to hear about the Christmas he spent with nuns in Madeira and what life was like as a purser at Elder Dempster Lines.
Lawrence Aye Maung was Chief Officer for Elder Dempster Lines. Listen to Lawrence Aye Maung's interview.
From training to development for LJMU staff to hosting research seminars for members of the higher education sector, the Teaching and Learning Academy offers a wide range of Enhancement services. Learn more about the services the Academy offers.
Jean was a Secretary for Elder Dempster Lines. Listen to Jean's interview.
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Harry Madden was a Junior Engineer for Elder Dempster Lines. Listen to Harry Madden's interview.
Ian Walker was a Fourth Engineer for Elder Dempster Lines. Listen to Ian Walker's interview.
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.
The Homeward Bound: A Liverpool-West Africa Heritage Project documents the lives and memories of Elder Dempster’s seafaring and office staff. As part of the project, we recorded 25 oral testimonies.
Yvonne Turnbull is the Head of LJMU's Student Advice and Wellbeing Department.