‘Boaty McBoatface’ launched, but under a different name (12 Photos) : theCHIVE

‘Boaty McBoatface’ launched, but tragically under a different name (12 Photos)

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There she goes! 🚢 🌊

The RRS Sir David Attenborough - the UK's polar ship known to some as Boaty McBoatface - is launched into the River Mersey.https://t.co/Sm29ZesahQ pic.twitter.com/sE38m1DjrI
— BBC (@BBC) July 14, 2018

Yesterday, ‘Boaty McBoatface finally launched, but under the name RRS Sir David Attenborough. That’s right, they decided to override the people’s choice, and people were pretty pissed.