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8.5 m class rescue boat
| Property | 8.5 m class rescue boat DGzRS · Germany |
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| Nation & organisation |
| Organisation | Deutsche Gesellschaft zur Rettung Schiffbrüchiger |
| Organisation type | Charity |
| Nation | Germany |
| Vessel type | Inshore lifeboat |
| Status | In service |
| Service period | ?–present |
| Hull & dimensions |
| Length overall | 8.52 m (28 ft) |
| Beam | 3.1 m (10.2 ft) |
| Draught | 0.95 m (3.1 ft) |
| Displacement | 5.5 t (6.1 US tons) |
| Machinery & propulsion |
| Propulsion type | 220 PS diesel, single propeller |
| Performance & capabilities |
| Maximum speed | 18 kn (33.3 km/h · 20.7 mph) |
| Capabilities |
| Capabilities recorded | 0 |
| Provenance |
| Data status | Verified |
| Last checked | 2026-09-30 |
| Sources cited | 2 |
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