'Boaty McBoatface' Wins Research Vessel Naming Poll
Apr 17, 2016, 03:29 PM
(LONDON) — Boaty McBoatface has topped an online poll to name the U.K.'s newest polar research vessel, beating entries that honored scientists and explorers.
Britain's Natural Environment Research Council had asked for help finding a name that would reflect the 200 million-pound ($284 million) ship's mission and celebrate British naval history.
The council asked for inspirational entries about environmental and polar science.