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Basis of Presentation and General Information - Supplementary (Details)	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2016
Capital Product Partners L.P.
Subsidiary Of Limited Liability Company Or Limited Partnership
Date of Incorporation	Jan. 16, 2007

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