Santa fills in at the J.W. Westcott Co. to deliver live lobsters

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Channel: BoatNerd · 2015 · Autos & Vehicles

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Santa stepped in to help out with mail delivery on the Detroit River delivering mail and freight to the freighters on the Detroit River Christmas Eve aboard the U.S. Mail Boat J.W. Westcott II.

The unusually warm winter has left the river ice free and freighters continue to move bulk cargoes late into the year. 

Santa is seen here delivering mail and a case of live lobsters for Christmas Dinner to a freighter unloading at Zug Island. 

The lobsters came from a crew man's parents who live in Maine.

The season is winding down for the J.W. Westcott Co., the Detroit company has been servicing freighters since 1874 ending their 142nd season.

Merry Christmas!

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