Morning, While tracing my grandfather, John Winter HINDE we found that he was indentured to John Miller Way of Portland in 1875 for a period of 4 years aboard the "Huron" (Reg. # 61959). According to his apprentice records he deserted the ship on 15 Jan 1879 at Penarth. Family history has him arriving in Key West, Florida, USA in 1880 where he jumped ship again. Long story short this was confirmed by a lady in Australia a few years ago that knew his sister. I believe one of the reasons grandfather deserted in Penarth was because he had family there in the shipping industry. There was a William Hinde that was a shipowner and good friend of Sir Thomas Morel. Plus relatives that were involved with the Morel Brothers shipping through marriage. Now on to my query, I have yet to find how he got to Key West. Might there be a listing of ships arriving/stopping in Key West, Florida in the 1880's sailing from Penarth/Cardiff? Any help would be greatly appreciated. Best Regards, Richard Hinde Louisa, Virginia