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Tuesday, November 3, 2020
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Britain’s New Polar Research Ship ‘Sir David Attenborough’ Heads for Open Seas

NEW BRIGHTON, England, Nov 3 (Reuters) – Britain’s new polar ship, the Sir David Attenborough, headed for the open seas on Tuesday to start trials

November 3, 2020
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Monday, July 16, 2018
Polar Research Vessel RRS Sir David Attenborough (aka ‘Boaty’) Launched in the UK
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Polar Research Vessel RRS Sir David Attenborough (aka ‘Boaty’) Launched in the UK

The 10,000-tonne hull of the RRS Sir David Attenborough was launched into the River Mersey on Saturday, marking a major milestone in the build of the

July 16, 2018
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Monday, March 13, 2017
‘Boaty McBoatface’ AUV to Hit the Water on First Research Mission
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‘Boaty McBoatface’ AUV to Hit the Water on First Research Mission

The UK National Oceanography Centre’s new Autosub Long Range, bearing the name ‘Boaty McBoatface’, is getting ready to hit the water on its

March 13, 2017
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Monday, October 17, 2016
Keel Laid for Polar Research Ship Formerly Known As ‘Boaty McBoatface’
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Keel Laid for Polar Research Ship Formerly Known As ‘Boaty McBoatface’

Construction has started on the UK’s new state-of-the-art polar research ship that earlier this year served as the inspiration for the now-famous

October 17, 2016
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Tuesday, May 10, 2016
RRS Sir David Attenborough
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Rolls-Royce Wins Tender to Design Internet-Famous UK Polar Research Vessel

Rolls-Royce has won the tender to design and equip the UK’s new $300 million polar research vessel RRS Boaty McBoatface RRS Sir David Attenborough, said

May 10, 2016
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Friday, May 6, 2016
Boaty McBoatface Given Real Name (But Will Still Forever Be Known as Boaty McBoatface)
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Boaty McBoatface Given Real Name (But Will Still Forever Be Known as Boaty McBoatface)

LONDON, May 6 (Reuters) – A new 200 million pound ($290 million) polar research ship is to be named after veteran BBC naturalist David Attenborough but

May 6, 2016
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Monday, April 18, 2016
‘Boaty McBoatface’ Wins Online Contest to Name the UK’s New Research Vessel by a Landslide
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‘Boaty McBoatface’ Wins Online Contest to Name the UK’s New Research Vessel by a Landslide

The internet has overwhelmingly voted to name the UK’s new $300 million polar research vessel RRS Boaty McBoatface. The UK National Environment Research

April 18, 2016
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Friday, April 1, 2016
boaty mcboatface of the seas
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Guy Behind ‘Boaty McBoatface’ Asked to Name Royal Caribbean Ship

The guy behind the hilarious idea to name the UK’s new $300 million Antarctic research RRS Boaty McBoatface may have just landed

April 1, 2016
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Monday, March 21, 2016
boaty mcboatface research ship
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The Internet Wants to Name the UK’s New £200 Million Polar Research Ship, RRS Boaty McBoatface

Once launched in 2019, it will be one of the most sophisticated polar research vessels ever built. A $300 million state-of-the-art newbuild capable of

March 21, 2016
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