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  1. 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.

  2. Our Chancellor

    The Chancellor Nisha Katona MBE is Chancellor of LJMU.

  3. Ian Walker interview

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

  4. Elder Dempster Lines

    Elder Dempster Lines was one of the UK’s largest shipping companies. As part of the Homeward Bound project, we’ve spoken to a number of Elder Dempster’s former employees and passengers, recording their ‘real’ stories and experiences. You can listen to their Elder Dempster stories here.