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1. Derek Bailey interview – Elder Dempster

   Derek Bailey joined Elder Dempster Lines in 1957. In his interview, Derek recalls what it was like living on a ship with a wife and children at home. Derek also speaks about Elder Dempster Lines’ latter years.

2. Alan Dean interview – Elder Dempster

   Alan Dean was a purser for Elder Dempster Lines. Listen to Alan's interview.

3. Jean Jones interview – Elder Dempster

   Jean was a Secretary for Elder Dempster Lines. Listen to Jean's interview.

4. Alan Wigelsworth interview – Elder Dempster

   Alan Wigelsworth began working for Elder Dempster Lines aged 15. Alan joined the company as office boy. Listen to Alan's interview.

5. Denis Kelly interview – Elder Dempster

   Denis Kelly worked in the marketing department for Elder Dempster Lines. Find out more about Denis's experiences by listening to his interview.

6. Harry Madden interview – Elder Dempster

   Harry Madden was a Junior Engineer for Elder Dempster Lines. Listen to Harry Madden's interview.

7. 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.

8. Brian McManus interview – Elder Dempster

   Brian McManus joined Elder Dempster Lines as a second officer and made his way up the ranks to master. Find out more about Brian's experiences onboard the ships by listening to his interview.

9. 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.

10. Alfred William Thomas interview – Elder Dempster

    Alfred William Thomas was an engineering with Elder Dempster in the early part of the twentieth century, read the account of his experiences with the company.