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Basis of Presentation and General Information and Recent Accounting Pronouncements (Narrative) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands | 6 Months Ended |
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Jun. 30, 2023 | Dec. 31, 2022
Entity Information [Line Items] |  |
Date of incorporation | Mar. 08, 1999 |
Accrued interest income | $ 1,546 | $ 591
Accrued Interest Income, Statement Of Financial Position Extensible List | Prepaid expenses and other assets | Prepaid expenses and other assets
Diana Wilhelmsen Management Limited [Member] |  |
Entity Information [Line Items] |  |
Equity method investment, ownership percentage | 50.00% |

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