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52 ft Motor Lifeboat
| Property | 52 ft Motor Lifeboat USCG · United States |
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| Nation & organisation |
| Organisation | United States Coast Guard |
| Organisation type | Government / military |
| Nation | United States |
| Vessel type | Motor lifeboat |
| Status | Retired |
| Service period | 1956–2021 |
| Hull & dimensions |
| Hull material | Steel |
| Length overall | 15.8 m (51.8 ft) |
| Beam | 4.4 m (14.4 ft) |
| Draught | 2.1 m (6.9 ft) |
| Displacement | 33 t (36.4 US tons) |
| Number built | 4 |
| Machinery & propulsion |
| Propulsion type | Twin propellers |
| Engines | 2 x diesel |
| Launch method | Afloat |
| Performance & capabilities |
| Maximum speed | 11 kn (20.4 km/h · 12.7 mph) |
| Range | 495 nm (917 km · 570 mi) |
| Crew complement | 5 |
| Self-righting | Yes |
| Capabilities |
| Capabilities recorded | 4 |
| Firefighting | ✓ |
| Heavy-weather operations | ✓ |
| Self-righting | ✓ |
| Towing | ✓ |
| Provenance |
| Data status | Unverified |
| Last checked | Never |
| Sources cited | 1 |
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