It could have been worse. They might have named it "Titanic".Gob wrote:Booooo!!!!!!
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 vessel will be named after the world-renowned naturalist and broadcaster, Science Minister Jo Johnson confirmed.
The move, coming days before Sir David turns 90, would recognise his "legacy in British broadcasting", he said.
Sir David said he was "truly honoured" by the decision.
He added that he hoped "everyone who suggested a name will feel just as inspired to follow the ship's progress as it explores our polar regions".
"I have been privileged to explore the world's deepest oceans alongside amazing teams of researchers, and with this new polar research ship they will be able to go further and discover more than ever before."
A website inviting suggestions to name the ship had attracted huge interest, with "Boaty McBoatface" being the big favourite.
Talk about your bad karma!
Just as an aside, and apropos of nothing, since that nasty bit of business in 1912 has there ever been another major vessel named "Titanic"? Or would that be tempting Neptune or Davy Jones just a little too much?
-"BB"-