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Hermann Marwede Search & Rescue Vessel

By: Revell/Monogram

Type: Scale Model

Product Line: Model Kits (1/72) (Revell)

354 pcs.

Last Stocked on 4/5/2024

Product Info

Title
Hermann Marwede Search & Rescue Vessel
Publisher
Sub-category
Publish Year
2015
Dimensions
29.5x18.5x4.25"
NKG Part #
2147890897
MFG. Part #
REV805220
Type
Scale Model

Description

“Hermann Marwede” is one of the most modern ships of this type in the world. It is the largest ocean-going search and rescue vessel ever to enter service in Germany. The ship was named in the summer of 2003 and is stationed on the North Sea Island of Helgoland. The “Hermann Marwede” compliments the rescue fleet of the German maritime Seah and Rescue Service (DGzRS) and is ideally stationed on this central location in the heart of the German Bight. The ship operates in conjunction with other maritime rescue units even under extreme operating conditions. The ships technical equipment was planned by coxswains, navigators, and engineers who were able to fall back on their experience and knowledge of the requirements to meet the latest safety standards. It has a maximum sleep of 25 knots (46 km/h; 29 mph) and a maximum range of 3926 km (2120 nautical miles). The ship has its own small hospital, a crane, powerful fire fighting appliances, and a helicopter working platform on board. At the end of 2012 the “Hermann Marwede” received a new daughter boat, its name “Verena” however remained unchanged, this is now a fast Rigid Inflatable Boat/RIB with an enclosed cabin. The new daughter boat with a length of 8.9 meters (29 feet 3 inches) is powered by two water-jet propulsion units and can achieve a top speed of 32 knots (about 59 km/h). Thanks to the shallow draft of 0.65 meters (2 feet 1 inch) it can also be used in shallow waters, for example around the sandbanks and shoals. Since its foundation in 1865, members of the DGzRS have saved over 82000 people from life-threatening situations. The rescue work of the society is financed completely from voluntary donations and does not rely on public funding.

Models are supplied unpainted and some assembly may be required.