It belongs to the J.W. Westcott, a 45-foot contract boat that has been delivering mail to ships along the Detroit River for 76 years.
With the J.W. Westcott’s parent company celebrating 150 years in 2024, USPS recently marked the occasion with a pictorial postmark to show its appreciation.
“I’m most proud of all the work done by the men and women through 76 years of mail deliveries by Detroit’s hometown treasure,” said Rick Moreton, Michigan 1 District manager, during the postmark’s unveiling.
Those wishing to receive the special cancelation should send stamped, addressed cards or letters in a larger envelope to J.W. Westcott Pictorial Postmark, Postmaster, George W. Young Post Office, 1401 W. Fort St., Detroit, MI 48233-9998.
