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 are passing through the Great Lakes, 24 hours a day.
It’s a challenging and unique system, which you can see on the video below:
13 comments so far
Yes, I always wondered how ships receive their mail....
Now I get the answer!
Thank you!
How cool! It's in my own state and I never had a clue that there was a service like this.
It's great to learn something new every day.
postcrossing educates. ;)
Wow! Awesome! =)
That was GREAT!! Way to go J.W. Westcott!!
Wow...I never heard of this and I live right across from Detroit in Windsor, Canada! Thanks for the interesting info!!
FANTASTIC! Postcrossing is a marvellous way to learn something different every day. So pleased I'm a member.
learn something new everyday.its what makes the world go round.
I would love to get a postcard or letter with a cancellation mark from this postoffice!!
Me too Oumacillas!
Wonderful piece, great slice of Americana. Thanks so much for sharing it with us.
Excellent! I have so much enjoyed this. Thanks to all those who were able to be involved! What a treat to be a postcrosser! :)