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Management Fees (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified | 3 Months Ended
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Mar. 31, 2013
Management Fees Disclosure [Abstract] |
Annual base management fee percentage | 1.50%
Management fees | $ 119

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- Definition Percentage used to calculate fees paid to the Manager as per the Managment Agreement. + References No definition available. + Details
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- Definition Represents the expense incurred during the period relating to fees paid to the Manager. + References No definition available. + Details
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- Details
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