January 1942 Issue [Article] The Only Woman in the Lifeboat Adjust Share The story of Mary Cornish of the City of Benares by Elspeth Joscelin Grant Huxley, This article is only available as a PDF to subscribers. Download PDF Tags 1939-1945 19th century 20th century Atlantic Ocean Children Children's Overseas Reception Board City of Benares (Ship) Evacuation of civilians Great Britain Life-boats Mary Cornish Shipwrecks World War II Adjust Share