Boaty McBoatface

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http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-35861444 

 

The name of a new polar research vessel will be chosen by a panel of experts, even if the public overwhelmingly votes to call it Boaty McBoatface.

Lord West, ex-First Sea Lord, said he was rather proud "silly names" had been suggested but hoped none were chosen.

 

The Natural Environment Research Council had urged people to name its ship in a competition, which saw Boaty McBoatface easily topping the poll.

The final name will be selected by the NERC, according to competition rules.

 

Boaty McBoatface is currently leading with more than 27,000 votes, while the second place pick trails with around 3,000.

 

 

The names Pingu, Usain Boat and It's Bloody Cold Here have also been put forward.

[Nesher 629]

sounds like a great name 

[RUSTYMORLEY 162]

Agree it is a suitable name on account of the bulbous shape of the ships bow.

[MigBuster 2,879]

 

 

 

 

 

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-36064659

 

 

 

[MigBuster 2,879]

Where is the fun in the world!!

 

 

The UK's new polar research ship is to be named RRS Sir David Attenborough, despite the title "Boaty McBoatface" previously topping a public vote.

A website inviting name suggestions had attracted huge interest, with Boaty McBoatface the runaway favourite.

But Science Minister Jo Johnson said there were "more suitable" names.

On Friday, days before Sir David turns 90, it was announced that the £200m vessel will be named after the world-renowned naturalist and broadcaster.

Sir David said he was "truly honoured" by the decision. 

 

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-36225652

[UK_Widowmaker 571]

They will be calling it's submersible Boaty though :)