Sunderland 1941Gloria is smitten with her newly arrived bundle of joy but baby Hope's first weeks are bittersweet. Hope's father is missing at sea and Gloria must lean on her girls for support. Meanwhile head welder Rosie has turned her back on love to keep her double life secret. But her persistent beau is determined to uncover the truth and if he does it could ruin her.Meanwhile Bel and Joe fall in love. But it isn't long before a scandalous revelation threatens to pull them all apart.As the shipyard girls face their own battles work and friendship give them the strength to carry on.