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  1. 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.

  2. Benefits

    Find out about benefits and being a student.

  3. John Goble

    John Goble was the Chief Officer for Elder Dempster Lines. John joined Elder Dempsters in 1963 as Third Mate. In his interview, John discusses the challenges of working at sea, his first impressions on West Africa and how the impact containerisation had on the industry.

  4. Financial Statements

    You'll find policies related to LJMU's financial statements. View financial statements from 2011 until 2016.

  5. 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.

  6. Funding

    Discover the type of funding available to LJMU postgraduate taught students.

  7. Starting a business

    See how the Centre for Entrepreneurship develop a new business idea, work as a freelancer, launch a product or service or grow an existing business.