Life & Times Josiah Gardner - 1st Mate

With all the high spirits, vigor and salty wit of a weather-beaten career sailor of the 19th century, Josiah Gardner tells the colorful story of his life at sea. Played by Glenn Gordinier, research associate and role player at Mystic Seaport, Gardner recounts the raging storms, daring deeds, adventure, and privation he faced as a sailor in the merchant marine a century ago.