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Transit. The decrease in Transit Cargo which was very marked in 1914 has continued to decrease to a still greater extent this year, and the same reason must undoubtedly be given for it, viz., the falling off in large Ocean Vessels visiting the port both from European and American ports.
11. The number and tonnage of ships of European type of construction carrying cargo for import and transit, compared with 1914, are as follows:
Steamers,
1914 1915 Increase Decrease No. Tonnage No. Tonnage No. Tonnage No. Tonnage 4,222 8,460,317 3,820 7,175,952 402 1,284,365 River Steamers, 4,213 2,452,437 4,283 2,475,916 70 23,479 Sailing Vessels, 8,292 5,747 2,545 Total, 8,439 10,921,046 8,107 9,687,615 70 23,479 332 1,233,431 Nett Decrease, 332 1,233,431