When Henson received the job aboard, it struck a match within him that would keep light forever. The Katie Hines skipper, Captain Hines, took Henson under his wing like a son. Hines took the responsibility to educate Henson and treat him as if he were his own son. One very important and diverse field of education that Hines taught Henson was how to be an expert seasmen. This would forever more help Henson in his line of exploration and adventuring. Aboard the Katie Hines Henson found his love for exploration, traveling to Africa, Asia, and much of Europe.