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1. Obi Okeke

   Obi Okeke was Third Mate for Elder Dempster Lines. In his interview, Obi talks about why he joined Elder Demspter Lines, about his time at the University of Southampton and what it was like on board in bad weather conditions.

2. John Edge

   In his interview John Edge talks about his responsibilities as a Purser, as well as the pay and conditions he experienced when working at Elder Dempster Lines. Listen to John's interview.

3. 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.

4. Jean Jones interview – Elder Dempster

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

5. 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.

6. Peter Woods

   Peter Woods was a Cadet Officer at Elder Dempster Lines. Listen to Peter's interview.

7. Patrick Toosey

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

8. Lawrence Aye Maung

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

9. 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.

10. 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.