Mrs Henderson retained influence through the naval wives network

Could Mrs Henderson's influence after her husband's death have prevented the pause?

Her initial influence was limited compared with her later wartime role, when she became more involved and mobilized the naval wives network.

Mrs Henderson remained well informed about ship construction and her husband's work. Her influence at the beginning of the war was smaller than it became later. As the conflict continued, she became increasingly involved in practical assistance. Mobilizing the naval wives network gave her a growing role within the naval community.