The history of Elder Dempster Lines
Read more about the history of Elder Dempster Lines - the largest UK shipping group between Western Europe and West Africa from the late-nineteenth century to the 1980s.
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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.
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Alan Dean interview – Elder Dempster
Alan Dean was a purser for Elder Dempster Lines. Listen to Alan's interview.
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Jim Forsey interview
Jim was a Purser at Elder Dempster Lines. Listen to Jim's interview.
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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.
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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.
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Teacher training funding
Find out about the specific funding information for those wishing to enter teacher training.
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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.
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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.
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Barry Groombridge interview – Elder Dempster
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.