$300M Antarctic Research Ship Could Be Named "Boaty McBoatface"

Dan D · 03-21-16, 01:07 PM

http://www.iflscience.com/environmen...er-online-vote

"If you want something done properly, don’t ask the Internet.

“Boaty McBoatface” could be the new official name for a scientific research ship of the Natural Environment Research Council (NERC) after they opened an online vote to the public to suggest its name.

Along with suggestions such as “Usain Boat,” “Boatamus Prime,” “It’s bloody cold here,” “Ice Ice Baby,” and “Notthetitanic,” Boaty McBoatface is currently the solid frontrunner. ":

Oberon · 03-21-16, 01:44 PM

Pingu was another suggestion that's done quite well in the poll.

Mr Quatro · 03-21-16, 01:45 PM

I like Cold Locker

Jimbuna · 03-21-16, 01:58 PM

Thank God for small mercies...

Quote:

“An expert panel will review all suggestions before making the final decision.”

RRS DAVID ATTENBOROUGH ftw.

Oberon · 03-21-16, 05:38 PM

Still...could be worse...could be the next generation USAF bomber...

Oh wait...

http://www.afgsc.af.mil/Library/NametheB-21Bomber.aspx

'Bomby McBombface'

Eichhörnchen · 03-22-16, 12:37 AM

@ Oberon

And my next-door neighbour rang me up furious about this whole business yesterday

Rockstar · 04-17-16, 01:53 PM

The fall of a once glorious British Empire is complete.

Boaty McBoatface WINS!

http://www.theguardian.com/environme...m_content=link

Jimbuna · 04-18-16, 05:48 PM

It still won't become a reality

U505995 · 04-19-16, 08:29 AM

I would have named her His Majesty's Turd Cutter, HM Turd Cutter for short. It sounds very nautical don't you think?

Jimbuna · 04-19-16, 12:25 PM

Not very appropriate for the UK since there isn't a 'His Majesty'.

Jimbuna · 05-06-16, 06:10 AM

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

Rockstar · 10-20-16, 09:34 PM

Well it's preparing for an unprecedented 1,500-mile undersea Arctic crossing.

Boaty McBoatface grabbed more than 124,000 votes, but was ultimately denied as officials were reluctant to give such an important vessel an unusual designation. Instead, the research vessel was named after naturalist Sir David Attenborough and its accompanying drone submarine was given the Boaty name.

http://www.mnn.com/green-tech/resear...ctic-challenge

Eichhörnchen · 10-21-16, 12:18 AM

Do you think maybe that's another reason the contrary British voted for Brexit?

Buddahaid · 10-21-16, 02:21 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Eichhörnchen

Do you think maybe that's another reason the contrary British voted for Brexit?

Nuts!

Eichhörnchen · 10-21-16, 02:25 AM

I reckon that if the Prime Minister had stood up in the House of Commons and said "Boaty McBoatface means Boaty McBoatface", he'd still have a job and we'd still be in the EU.

03-21-16, 01:07 PM	#1
Dan D Grey Wolf Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: 9th Flotilla Posts: 839 Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	$300M Antarctic Research Ship Could Be Named "Boaty McBoatface" http://www.iflscience.com/environmen...er-online-vote "If you want something done properly, don’t ask the Internet. “Boaty McBoatface” could be the new official name for a scientific research ship of the Natural Environment Research Council (NERC) after they opened an online vote to the public to suggest its name. Along with suggestions such as “Usain Boat,” “Boatamus Prime,” “It’s bloody cold here,” “Ice Ice Baby,” and “Notthetitanic,” Boaty McBoatface is currently the solid frontrunner. ": __________________

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Jimbuna Chief of the Boat Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: 250 metres below the surface Posts: 190,473 Downloads: 63 Uploads: 13	It still won't become a reality __________________ Wise men speak because they have something to say; Fools because they have to say something. Oh my God, not again!!

04-19-16, 12:25 PM	#10
Jimbuna Chief of the Boat Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: 250 metres below the surface Posts: 190,473 Downloads: 63 Uploads: 13	Not very appropriate for the UK since there isn't a 'His Majesty'. __________________ Wise men speak because they have something to say; Fools because they have to say something. Oh my God, not again!!

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Oberon Lucky Jack Join Date: Jul 2002 Posts: 25,976 Downloads: 61 Uploads: 20	Pingu was another suggestion that's done quite well in the poll.

03-21-16, 05:38 PM	#5
Oberon Lucky Jack Join Date: Jul 2002 Posts: 25,976 Downloads: 61 Uploads: 20	Still...could be worse...could be the next generation USAF bomber... Oh wait... http://www.afgsc.af.mil/Library/NametheB-21Bomber.aspx 'Bomby McBombface'

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Rockstar In the Brig Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Zendia Bar & Grill Posts: 12,614 Downloads: 10 Uploads: 0	The fall of a once glorious British Empire is complete. Boaty McBoatface WINS! http://www.theguardian.com/environme...m_content=link

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U505995 Planesman Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Wisconsin, the best state in the union. Posts: 191 Downloads: 85 Uploads: 0	I would have named her His Majesty's Turd Cutter, HM Turd Cutter for short. It sounds very nautical don't you think?

05-06-16, 06:10 AM	#11
Jimbuna Chief of the Boat Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: 250 metres below the surface Posts: 190,473 Downloads: 63 Uploads: 13	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 __________________ Wise men speak because they have something to say; Fools because they have to say something. Oh my God, not again!!

10-20-16, 09:34 PM	#12
Rockstar In the Brig Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Zendia Bar & Grill Posts: 12,614 Downloads: 10 Uploads: 0	Remember Boaty McBoatface? Well it's preparing for an unprecedented 1,500-mile undersea Arctic crossing. Boaty McBoatface grabbed more than 124,000 votes, but was ultimately denied as officials were reluctant to give such an important vessel an unusual designation. Instead, the research vessel was named after naturalist Sir David Attenborough and its accompanying drone submarine was given the Boaty name. http://www.mnn.com/green-tech/resear...ctic-challenge

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Eichhörnchen Starte das Auto Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: The Fens Posts: 17,372 Downloads: 5 Uploads: 0	Do you think maybe that's another reason the contrary British voted for Brexit? __________________

10-21-16, 02:25 AM	#15
Eichhörnchen Starte das Auto Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: The Fens Posts: 17,372 Downloads: 5 Uploads: 0	I reckon that if the Prime Minister had stood up in the House of Commons and said "Boaty McBoatface means Boaty McBoatface", he'd still have a job and we'd still be in the EU. __________________ Last edited by Eichhörnchen; 10-21-16 at 03:20 AM.