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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. Ken Birch

   Ken Birch was a Managing Director for Elder Dempster Lines. Ken had a family history of seafaring and had experience of the sea as a child after he and his family relocated to Southport because of the bombings in WWII. LIsten to Ken's interview.

3. Alan Dean interview – Elder Dempster

   Alan Dean was a purser for Elder Dempster Lines. Listen to Alan's interview.

4. Peter Woods

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

5. John Martin

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

6. 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.

7. 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.

8. Accommodation for International students

   New to the UK? We provide some specific information about accommodation for international students.

9. Olu Olaseinde

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

10. Marie and Clifford O'Sullivan

    Marie O'Sullivan and Clifford O'Sullivan worked for Elder Dempster Lines, listen to their interviews.