![]() Two container ships pass each other
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Class overview | |
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Name: | Container ship |
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Built: | 1956–present |
In service: | 9,535 ships as of 2010 |
General characteristics | |
Propulsion: | Typically diesel since 1990 |
Speed: | Typically 16–25 knots (30–46 km/h) |
Capacity: | Up to 21,413 TEU |
Notes: | Reduced superstructure, containers stacked on deck, bulbous bow |