The British public have spoken: “Boaty McBoatface” they say!<\/p>\n
A new polar explorer ship will be launched to explore the polar regions and The Natural Environment Research Council have urged people to name its ship in a competition. Little did they know the British public have a wicked sense of humour. Leading the poll by some margin is the name Boaty McBoatface!<\/p>\n
Our Royal Navy crew will be pleased to hear that Lord West, ex-First Sea Lord, said he was rather proud “silly names” had been suggested but hoped none were chosen.<\/p>\n
Other names which have done well in the poll were: RRS Pingu, RRS Usain Boat, RRS Its Bloody Cold Here, RRS What Iceberg, RRS Captain Haddock, RRS Big Shipinnit, RRS Science!!! and RRS Big Metal Floaty Thingy-thing.<\/p>\n
Would you sail on her?<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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