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'Boaty McBoatface' polar ship named after Attenborough
The UK's new polar research ship is to be named RRS Sir David Attenborough, after Boaty McBoatface previously topped a public vote.
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Published at : May 6, 2016
Updated at : May 6, 2016 14:32
The UK's new polar research ship is to be named RRS Sir David Attenborough, after Boaty McBoatface previously topped a public vote.
The £200m research ship will be named after the world-renowned naturalist and broadcaster, Science Minister Jo Johnson confirmed.
The decision, which comes days before Sir David turns 90, is in recognition of his "legacy in British broadcasting", the government said.
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