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Platapus

10-21-16 01:33 PM

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Originally Posted by Jimbuna (Post 2402468)

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.

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

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?

August

10-21-16 07:27 PM

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Originally Posted by Platapus (Post 2442002)

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?

Attie McDavidface. :yep:

Jimbuna

07-10-18 12:17 PM

Sir David Attenborough polar ship ready for launch.

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/science-environment-44780708

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