I have found the name now - The Wind and the Waves - and it is not by Peter Hicks after all. It is a song from the folk opera 'Loveless in Hobart Town' by the Grassroots Union Choir of Tasmania. The Wind and The Waves describes the separation and long journey of George Loveless as he is banished to Van Diemens Land. The song features Matt Woolley and was written by Simon Cocker and Matt Woolley. ( Peter Hicks does sing in a group with Matt Wooley, though.)

Any help with the lyrics or chords would be appreciated.