59 U.S.-Flag Lakers Working On November 1
U.S.-Flag Great Lakes operators had 59 U.S.-Flag lakers in service on November 1, an increase of five hulls compared to a year ago and equal to the month's 5-year average. One vessel has ended its season, the cement carrier Paul H. Townsend. The ship arrived its winter berth on October 14.
Vessel Utilization Rates
U.S.-Flag Great Lakes Fleet
November 1, 2000-2004 and 5-Year Average
| Year | Dry-Bulk Carriers | Cement Carriers | Tankers | Total |
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