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J.W. Westcott: Detroit's floating post office

Ever wondered how ships receive their mail?
Sure, they can get it in ports, but some actually receive mail as they are underway!

The J. W. Wescott company has been in service since 1874, making deliveries to cargo ships that pass through the Great Lakes, 24 hours a day. Here's the story, from WBEZ.org:

Detroit's Floating Post Office from WBEZ on Vimeo.


Posted by on 25 Jun, 2011
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15 comments so far

sallylau61, China
Yes, I always wondered how ships receive their mail....
Now I get the answer!
Thank you!
Posted by sallylau61 on 25 Jun, 2011


CraigBC, United States of America
How cool! It's in my own state and I never had a clue that there was a service like this.
Posted by CraigBC on 25 Jun, 2011


sanidara, United Kingdom
It's great to learn something new every day.
Posted by sanidara on 25 Jun, 2011


isagvproject, Germany
postcrossing educates. ;)
Posted by isagvproject on 25 Jun, 2011


Heiska74, Finland
Wow! Awesome! =)
Posted by Heiska74 on 25 Jun, 2011


ChrissyVas, United States of America
AWESOME! Sounds like a cool job. Learned something new today....so glad I joined this site. :-)
Posted by ChrissyVas on 25 Jun, 2011


estromberg, United States of America
That was GREAT!! Way to go J.W. Westcott!!
Posted by estromberg on 26 Jun, 2011


zoomster, Canada
Wow...I never heard of this and I live right across from Detroit in Windsor, Canada! Thanks for the interesting info!!
Posted by zoomster on 26 Jun, 2011


BOOGIE_PIPPIN, United Kingdom
FANTASTIC! Postcrossing is a marvellous way to learn something different every day. So pleased I'm a member.
Posted by BOOGIE_PIPPIN on 26 Jun, 2011


florencen, Australia
learn something new everyday.its what makes the world go round.
Posted by florencen on 26 Jun, 2011


oumacillas, South Africa
I would love to get a postcard or letter with a cancellation mark from this postoffice!!
Posted by oumacillas on 26 Jun, 2011


Crizle, Australia
What a wonderful eduction we get here. I have always been interested in th Great Lakes and those area's.
Posted by Crizle on 27 Jun, 2011


jellybean, Australia
Me too Oumacillas!
Posted by jellybean on 27 Jun, 2011


lednimedved, United States of America
Wonderful piece, great slice of Americana. Thanks so much for sharing it with us.
Posted by lednimedved on 29 Jun, 2011


Saagaadaa, United States of America
Excellent! I have so much enjoyed this. Thanks to all those who were able to be involved! What a treat to be a postcrosser! :)
Posted by Saagaadaa on 15 Jul, 2011


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