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Vessel Characteristics (2017)
| Vessel Characteristics (sample size) | Mean (a) | Median (a) | Minimum (c) | Maximum |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Passenger Capacity (660) b | 307 | 149 | 0 | 5200 |
| Vehicle Capacity (272) b | 37 | 22 | 0 | 202 |
| Typical Speed (708) | 13 | 12 | 0 | 42 |
| Vessel Age (681) d | 27 | 24 | -1 | 104 |
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Notes:
a The mean is the average value. The median represents the middle most value when all numbers are listed in order. The median is a more accurate measure of the central tendency when a distribution of numbers is slightly skewed.
b Does not include vessels that do not carry passengers and or vehicles. Car ferries often do not track or report passenger boarding counts.
c The minimum value of zero for vehicle capactiy is due to the reporting a Tug/Barge combination or reporting error.
d The value of -1 for vessel age is due to a vessel being reported being built in 2018.
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