Rescue cruiser
Theodor Heuss class
Deutsche Gesellschaft zur Rettung Schiffbrüchiger · Germany
Early DGzRS rescue cruiser that established the daughter-boat concept.
Specifications
Hull & dimensions
- Manufacturer / builder
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- Hull type
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- Hull material
- Steel / aluminium
- Watertight compartments
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- Length overall
- 23.2 m (76.1 ft)
- Length at waterline
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- Beam
- 5.3 m (17.4 ft)
- Draught
- 1.5 m (4.9 ft)
- Freeboard at bow
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- Freeboard at stern
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- Displacement
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- Gross tonnage
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- Net tonnage
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- Min vertical clearance
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- Height to highest unfixed point
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- Height to highest fixed point
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- Number built
- 3
- Year introduced
- 1960
- Year retired
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Machinery & propulsion
- Propulsion type
- Three propellers
- Engines
- 3 x diesel
- Engine manufacturer
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- Total engine power
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- Fuel type
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- Total fuel capacity
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- Fresh water capacity
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- Launch method
- Afloat
Members-only
Operating limits (seas, surf, wind), towing and stability data, and detailed engineering specifications are available to Members.
Performance & capabilities
- Maximum speed
- 20 kn (37 km/h · 23 mph)
- Range
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- Endurance
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- Crew complement
- 6
- People capacity
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- Self-righting
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- Self-bailing
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- Ice operations capable
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- Max ice-breaking thickness
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- Medical facilities onboard
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Members-only
Operating limits (seas, surf, wind), towing and stability data, and detailed engineering specifications are available to Members.
Operational envelope & limits
Members-only
Operating limits (seas, surf, wind), towing and stability data, and detailed engineering specifications are available to Members.
Source citations
| # | Source | Type | Supports | Accessed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [1] | Wikipedia https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Theodor_Heuss_(ship,_1960)Imported at initial compilation; not yet checked against source. | reference | General | Not yet checked |