It's been one of those stories... the public, in its infinite and wonderfully tongue in cheek wisdom, has chosen the one name for the new polar research vessel that the NERC probably didn't want. And now, of course, there is much wriggling and re-thinking and it looks like Mcboatface will never quite make it.
What shame! Didn't we vote for this? Yeah, we did! The NERC should honour its commitment! Boaty would have sailed with such support and such affection - it's a lost opportunity for engagement between scientific research and us ordinary guys out there. Boo you, NERC!
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