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17 m class rescue cruiser (Paul Denker type)
| Property | 17 m class rescue cruiser (Paul Denker type) DGzRS · Germany |
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| Nation & organisation |
| Organisation | Deutsche Gesellschaft zur Rettung Schiffbrüchiger |
| Organisation type | Charity |
| Nation | Germany |
| Vessel type | Rescue cruiser |
| Status | Retired |
| Service period | 1967–2005 |
| Hull & dimensions |
| Manufacturer / builder | Schweers, Bardenfleth |
| Length overall | 16.8 m (55.1 ft) |
| Beam | 3.8 m (12.5 ft) |
| Draught | 1.4 m (4.6 ft) |
| Displacement | 25 t (27.6 US tons) |
| Machinery & propulsion |
| Propulsion type | 665 PS diesel, single propeller |
| Performance & capabilities |
| Maximum speed | 18 kn (33.3 km/h · 20.7 mph) |
| Capabilities |
| Capabilities recorded | 1 |
| Daughter boat | ✓ |
| Provenance |
| Data status | Partially verified |
| Last checked | 2026-09-30 |
| Sources cited | 2 |
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