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Table 2-2 U.S.-Flag Oceangoing Self-Propelled Merchant Vessels of 1,000 Gross Tons and Over as of April 1, 1999

Friday, January 6, 2012

Table 2-2
U.S.-Flag Oceangoing Self-Propelled Merchant Vessels of 1,000 Gross Tons and Over as of April 1, 1999

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Active fleet Ships Deadweight
tons (000)
Tanker 123 7,914
Dry bulk 14 579
Containership 82 2,905
Roll-on/roll-off 27 552
Cruise/passenger 4 37
Other 28 689
Total 278 12,676

Source: U.S. Department of Transportation, Maritime Administration, U.S. Merchant Marine Data Sheet, as of Apr. 1, 1999.