humor ‘Boaty McBoatface’ launched, but tragically under a different name (12 Photos) By: Elizabeth In: Doin it wrong, FAIL, Humor Jul 15, 2018 166 Liked! 45 Disliked 0 1 Everyone remembers the 2016 poll to name a new research vessel “Boaty McBoatface”. The amazing name won first place, became a meme, and even inspired future naming competitions. Like this post? 166 Liked! 0