January 1942 Issue [Article] The Only Woman in the Lifeboat Download PDF Adjust Share The story of Mary Cornish of the City of Benares by Elspeth Joscelin Grant Huxley, Subscribe or log in to continue reading. 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