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  1. Richard Rigg

    Richard Rigg was an engineer with Elder Dempster Lines in the early part of the twentieth century. Read the account of his experiences with the shipping company.

  2. Olu Olaseinde

    Olu Olaseinde was a passenger on the Elder Dempster lines. Read his story.

  3. Honorary Fellows 2013

    Find out more about the Fellows Liverpool John Moores University honoured in 2013 including; Sir Malcolm Thornton, The Rt Revd James Jones, Professor Francisco Sánchez Martínez, Lord Michael Heseltine, The Hon Mr Justice Globe, Dr David Flavell, Her Honour Elizabeth Steel, Shelagh Fogarty and Dr Scilla Dyke.

  4. 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.

  5. John Martin

    John Martin was a catering officer with Elder Dempster Lines. Read his account of his experiences with the shipping company.