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R-17 class rescue boat
| Property | R-17 class rescue boat SAR PL · Poland |
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| Nation & organisation |
| Organisation | Polish Maritime Search and Rescue Service |
| Organisation type | government |
| Nation | Poland |
| Vessel type | Rescue vessel |
| Status | Retired |
| Service period | 1972–2011 |
| Hull & dimensions |
| Manufacturer / builder | Wisła Shipyard, Gdańsk |
| Length overall | 20.92 m (68.6 ft) |
| Beam | 5.58 m (18.3 ft) |
| Draught | 1.4 m (4.6 ft) |
| Number built | 8 |
| Machinery & propulsion |
| Propulsion type | 2 × Wola-Henschel diesel |
| Performance & capabilities |
| Maximum speed | 11 kn (20.4 km/h · 12.7 mph) |
| Range | 600 nm (1,111 km · 690 mi) |
| Crew complement | 8 |
| People capacity | 50 |
| Capabilities |
| Capabilities recorded | 1 |
| Towing | ✓ |
| Provenance |
| Data status | Partially verified |
| Last checked | 2026-09-30 |
| Sources cited | 2 |
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