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Old 10-21-16, 01:33 PM   #16
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The name chosen is RRS Sir David Attenborough, most fitting but one of the remotely operated sub-sea vehicles will be named Boaty in recognition of the vote.

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I think that's a most appropriate name for the new ship. But will it be RRS Sir David Attenborough or just RRS David Attenborough?
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I think that's a most appropriate name for the new ship. But will it be RRS Sir David Attenborough or just RRS David Attenborough?
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Sir David Attenborough polar ship ready for launch.

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