In 1946 after the war has ended, lots of brides in Australia want to be reunited with the English men they have married. When their names come up on a list they are given places on ships to sail to Britain. Expecting liners with a degree of luxury one group of wives are disappointed to find themselves on an aircraft carrier which is setting off home on its final voyage.
Women who would not usually have mixed with each other are placed together to share a room on the long voyage. Pregnant Margaret has sneaked her elderly dog on board as she doesn't want to leave her behind and the women in her room help her to keep the secret even when they have a marine stationed outside the door at night.
Avice is horrified by the ship and the conditions but is determined to win the beauty competition which is taking place. Frances, a nurse, keeps quietly to herself for most of the voyage but helps out Jean, who is the youngest wife on board, when she gets into difficulties.
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