The Crossword Centre Clue-Writing Competition

CCCWC February competition voters’ comments
 
Clue no. 18: Birkenhead women and children admitted to it first.

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A clue to LIFEBOAT.
6 comments refer to this clue (from 6 competitors, 0 others)

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Comments on the clue
1.More a general knowledge question than a clue
2.More like a General Knowledge clue than a cryptic one
3.This isn't a cryptic clue, but a cross between a riddle and fact – something like this could have been heard on the TV show 3-2-1
4.Good crossword clue.
5.Interesting historical aside but too obscure and doesn't really work as a cryptic definition for me.
6.A bit heavy on the GK, but quite nice