Author Topic: Vote for RSS Boaty McBoatface here.. (Read 6420 times)

Andy @ Allerton! · « **on:** March 22, 2016, 10:05:46 am »

https://nameourship.nerc.ac.uk/entries.html

Andy @ Allerton! · « **Reply #1 on:** March 22, 2016, 10:07:26 am »

This exploration ship will be built at Cammell Laird Shipyard in Liverpool

Peabee · « **Reply #2 on:** March 22, 2016, 10:17:59 am »

Quote from: Andy @ Allerton on March 22, 2016, 10:05:46 am

https://nameourship.nerc.ac.uk/entries.html

I saw this on Twitter. It's way out ahead of other names in the poll!

Millie · « **Reply #3 on:** March 22, 2016, 10:23:54 am »

Quote from: Andy @ Allerton on March 22, 2016, 10:07:26 am

This exploration ship will be built at Cammell Laird Shipyard in Liverpool

Birkenhead

Trada · « **Reply #4 on:** March 22, 2016, 10:41:49 am »

Reminds me of this when Greenpeace asked the Internet to name a whale.

Out of 11,000 submissions in our competition to name the humpback whales we were tracking on their migration to the Southern Ocean, we narrowed it down to the final 30. Over 150,000 people then voted for their favourite name.

Mister Splashy Pants is the winner by a nautical mile!

Mister Splashy Pants got a huge 119,367 votes (over 78 percent of the vote) with his nearest rival being Humphrey at 4,329 (less than 3 percent).

Red Beret · « **Reply #5 on:** March 22, 2016, 02:06:25 pm »

If only somebody had thought of the name "Dave Pig Head" "Queenie Parasite".

CornerFlag · « **Reply #6 on:** March 22, 2016, 04:28:45 pm »

Quote from: Andy @ Allerton on March 22, 2016, 10:07:26 am

This exploration ship will be built at Cammell Laird Shipyard in ~~Liverpool~~ Birkenhead.

You're not having our side's light pylon either, bastards!

Andy @ Allerton! · « **Reply #7 on:** March 22, 2016, 04:35:41 pm »

Quote from: CornerFlag on March 22, 2016, 04:28:45 pm

You're not having our side's light pylon either, bastards!

Bloody tunnel rats

BlackandWhitePaul · « **Reply #8 on:** March 23, 2016, 02:59:20 pm »

Quote from: Andy @ Allerton on March 22, 2016, 10:07:26 am

This exploration ship will be built at Cammell Laird Shipyard in Liverpool

Shame.

Everybody knows who builds the best ships.

The Geordies

Chakan · « **Reply #9 on:** March 23, 2016, 03:04:11 pm »

Yup we've advanced as a race.

Mr RSS Boaty McBoatface.

ncred · « **Reply #10 on:** March 23, 2016, 09:00:23 pm »

I found this amusing
http://www.irishexaminer.com/examviral/fun-times/train-guard-brightens-up-commuters-day-by-renaming-service-trainy-mctrainface-389035.html

Andy @ Allerton! · « **Reply #11 on:** March 24, 2016, 08:38:28 am »

Quote from: Chakan on March 23, 2016, 03:04:11 pm

Yup we've advanced as a race.

Mr RSS Boaty McBoatface.

Having a sense of humour is good in my opinion. There are hundreds of survey vessels out there that I couldn't care less about. If that went out exploring with that name, I'd imagine that it would get a lot of publicity and people following it.

The Gulleysucker · « **Reply #12 on:** March 24, 2016, 09:02:28 am »

There could be some mirth mileage alternatively naming it the good ship Venus, especially if amongst the crew it was ensured there was a Hopper, a Carter, and naturally there would have to be a ships dog called Rover...perhaps it could also even have a traditionally beautifully carved figurehead of a woman...

gazzalfc · « **Reply #13 on:** May 6, 2016, 10:19:19 am »

NERC ‏@NERCscience 15m15 minutes ago
Say hello to the RRS Sir David Attenborough #NameOurShip

NERC ‏@NERCscience 24m

We are excited to announce that #BoatyMcBoatface will live on as a high-tech remotely operated undersea vehicle

Also the guy that came up with the NameOurShip will be dragged in front of MP's representing the Science and Technology Committee to explain why this was allowed to happen

Trada · « **Reply #14 on:** May 6, 2016, 10:37:28 am »

Quote from: gazzalfc on May 6, 2016, 10:19:19 am

NERC ‏@NERCscience 15m15 minutes ago
Say hello to the RRS Sir David Attenborough #NameOurShip

NERC ‏@NERCscience 24m

We are excited to announce that #BoatyMcBoatface will live on as a high-tech remotely operated undersea vehicle

Also the guy that came up with the NameOurShip will be dragged in front of MP's representing the Science and Technology Committee to explain why this was allowed to happen

That seems a good compromise.

Don't know why the man is being dragged in.

They always said the public were suggesting names for the ship not naming it and they would always have the final say.

CornerFlag · « **Reply #15 on:** May 6, 2016, 03:13:12 pm »

It's gone the right way, and the interest it'll have brought into why the boat exists in the first place can only be a good thing.

[new username under construction] · « **Reply #16 on:** May 6, 2016, 04:01:15 pm »

New petition for Sir David Attenborough to change his name to Boaty McBoatface

https://www.change.org/p/jo-johnson-sir-david-attenborough-to-change-his-name-to-boaty-mcboatface

Andy @ Allerton! · « **Reply #17 on:** May 7, 2016, 10:24:05 am »

To be fair I think they've made the right choice here. Huge publicity for the ship and eventually named it after a much loved and much respected scientists, conservationist and overall fantastic bloke.

The public were engaged with the initial naming of it, and they'll be engaged now it's been named after such an identifiable and well-liked person.

Great job all round. I'll be following its progress with interest.

Andy @ Allerton! · « **Reply #18 on:** May 7, 2016, 01:03:31 pm »

http://www.thedailymash.co.uk/news/science-technology/boat-just-so-pissed-off-20160506108631

Boat just so pissed off

A POLAR research vessel has admitted it is both disappointed and angry to not be called Boaty McBoatface.

The £200m vessel, which will now be called the RSS Sir David Attenborough, is worried the British people will think it does not have a sense of humour.

Speaking from the Liverpool dockyard where it is being constructed, it said: “I thought Boaty McBoatface was hilarious, you know? A real breath of fresh air.

“All the other guys on the Arctic beat are like Oceania or Polar Star, so the minute I sail in I’m the party boat. Like ‘Hey, who wants to go do shots on Boaty McBoatface?’

“Instead I’m named after some boring old bastard. I don’t know who David Attenborough is, but I do know this: he’s an enemy of democracy and he hates the British people.

“Secretly I’ll always be Boaty McBoatface. In my heart.”

Polar researcher Dr Helen Archer said: “What the British public don’t perhaps realise is that our jobs are lonely, difficult and dangerous.

“Nobody wants to die on a ship called Boaty McBoatface.”

Licky · « **Reply #19 on:** May 7, 2016, 10:29:44 pm »

Quote from: CornerFlag on May 6, 2016, 03:13:12 pm

It's gone the right way, and the interest it'll have brought into why the boat exists in the first place can only be a good thing.

Haha, rubbish, nobody will care from this day forward what happens, the British will still explore the Arctic, nobody beyond the science community will give a blow on a rag mans trumpet what it does, and
The world will continue to believe the British are stuffy b@stards with no sense of humour.

It was a moment in time, that we've dealt with in true British establishment fashion.

Pistolero · « **Reply #20 on:** May 8, 2016, 10:26:32 am »

Quote from: Licky on May 7, 2016, 10:29:44 pm

Haha, rubbish, nobody will care from this day forward what happens, the British will still explore the Arctic, nobody beyond the science community will give a blow on a rag mans trumpet what it does, and
The world will continue to believe the British are stuffy b@stards with no sense of humour.

It was a moment in time, that we've dealt with in true British establishment fashion.

hang on ...are you actually sulking because the poxy internet 'in-joke' didnt succeed? ...fuck me..

CraigDS · « **Reply #21 on:** July 11, 2018, 10:27:02 am »

The hull is currently sat at the Cammell Laird yard ready to hit the water on Saturday. Can spot it across the Mersey if you're in the city centre.

CraigDS · « **Reply #22 on:** July 14, 2018, 10:09:02 am »

Launches (no idea if that's the correct boating term!) at 12.20 today.

The Gulleysucker · « **Reply #23 on:** July 14, 2018, 10:46:51 am »

Quote from: CraigDS on July 14, 2018, 10:09:02 am

Launches (no idea if that's the correct boating term!) at 12.20 today.

Launch is fine, that's exactly what it is, and down a slipway, but the word boating might cause offence amongst the nautical community.

It's largely historical and reckoned to do with size, a ship can carry a boat but a boat can't carry a ship, so ship building term would probably be better than boating term and not make any Captain Haddock fume too much.

The only exception are Submarines which are always referred to as boats even though they can be colossal in size.

For those interested, there's going to be a live feed of the launch here ... https://www.bas.ac.uk/media/creative-services/live/ ... and according to here ... https://www.bas.ac.uk/event/splashdown-in-liverpool/ ...the best views if you want to to see it from town will be Otterspool Park or the Albert Docks.

CraigDS · « **Reply #24 on:** July 14, 2018, 10:49:03 am »

Thanks Gulley, genuinely good to know

Pier Head has a fantastic view too as does my apartment

The Gulleysucker · « **Reply #25 on:** July 14, 2018, 10:55:50 am »

Quote from: CraigDS on July 14, 2018, 10:49:03 am

That is a fantastic view from your apartment, was that just taken this morning? The weather and visibility is looking great for it up there if so.

CraigDS · « **Reply #26 on:** July 14, 2018, 11:00:29 am »

Quote from: The Gulleysucker on July 14, 2018, 10:55:50 am

That is a fantastic view from your apartment, was that just taken this morning? The weather and visibility is looking great for it up there if so.

Yeah just went and took that quickly. Mostly clear sky, sun is out, lovely day!

The Gulleysucker · « **Reply #27 on:** July 14, 2018, 11:06:51 am »

Quote from: CraigDS on July 14, 2018, 11:00:29 am

Yeah just went and took that quickly. Mostly clear sky, sun is out, lovely day!

Used to love clear days like that, being able to see the Mountains of North Wales to the south, The Lake district to the North and the Pennines over to the east.
From the height of your apartment, do you ever manage to glimpse the IOM as well? I seem to remember from ground level it always seemed elusive, just a few too many miles over the curvature of the sea to be able to spot.

CraigDS · « **Reply #28 on:** July 14, 2018, 11:12:07 am »

Quote from: The Gulleysucker on July 14, 2018, 11:06:51 am

Used to love clear days like that, being able to see the Mountains of North Wales to the south, The Lake district to the North and the Pennines over to the east.
From the height of your apartment, do you ever manage to glimpse the IOM as well? I seem to remember from ground level it always seemed elusive, just a few too many miles over the curvature of the sea to be able to spot.

Yeah there are some great views on clear days, although is a little hazy in the distance today. Whole reason I ended up in this place to be honest!

I've actually never noticed if I can see IMO. Too hazy today but will have a look next time it's really clear.

Broad Spectrum · « **Reply #29 on:** July 14, 2018, 02:29:02 pm »

Quote from: CraigDS on July 14, 2018, 10:49:03 am

Thanks Gulley, genuinely good to know

Pier Head has a fantastic view too as does my apartment

Nice, I used to live in City Lofts I miss that view!

rob1966 · « **Reply #30 on:** July 14, 2018, 03:41:52 pm »

Quote from: CraigDS on July 14, 2018, 10:09:02 am

Launches (no idea if that's the correct boating term!) at 12.20 today.

My cousin works at Lairds, launch is the term he's been using. Luckily this isn't his project, so it shouldn't sink.

So… Howard Philips · « **Reply #31 on:** July 14, 2018, 05:05:25 pm »

Saw the launch today.

Good to see a ship named after the greatest ( or certainly the best known) naturalist of his generation and to see that Laurds are still building quality.

And the social media crowd had their 15 minutes of fame.

thejbs · « **Reply #32 on:** July 14, 2018, 07:12:50 pm »

Quote from: So... Howard Phillips on July 14, 2018, 05:05:25 pm

Saw the launch today.

Good to see a ship named after the greatest ( or certainly the best known) naturalist of his generation and to see that Laurds are still building quality.

And the social media crowd had their 15 minutes of fame.

Yup. Fantastic to see. Nice comfort that there will be explorations in his name for many decades to come.

Big Red Richie · « **Reply #33 on:** July 14, 2018, 07:42:11 pm »

Some nice footage.

First 3.20 mins are just sound.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_1E7jW4n_BI

vivabobbygraham · « **Reply #34 on:** July 14, 2018, 08:03:58 pm »

Quote from: CraigDS on July 14, 2018, 10:49:03 am

Thanks Gulley, genuinely good to know

Pier Head has a fantastic view too as does my apartment

LFC offices view there, Craig. Gotcha!

Trada · « **Reply #35 on:** July 15, 2018, 06:22:12 am »

Did anyone else think the ship went a little faster than they thought it would.

Looks like the tug had to go into full reverse.

But brilliant to watch and the right name.

kopite321 · « **Reply #36 on:** July 15, 2018, 07:16:06 am »

I work in construction and Engineering... working on the stadia and metro projects in Doha, just brilliant to see a new project of this size being fabricated and the associated fit out by the Cammell Lairds yard.. that such a legendary ship yard has survived so many difficult times is fantastic. Also their apprentice scheme is a real shot in the arm for training world class tradesmen.

Hope they can win some decent civilian and MOD contracts for other large vessels..

Red Beret · « **Reply #37 on:** November 22, 2019, 08:52:01 pm »

Felt this was worth sharing, although being the internet accuracy may be questionable 😂

Elmo! · « **Reply #38 on:** November 22, 2019, 08:54:41 pm »

Quote from: Red Berry on November 22, 2019, 08:52:01 pm

Felt this was worth sharing, although being the internet accuracy may be questionable 😂

Our gritters have had names like this for ages and you can track them all here: http://scotgov.maps.arcgis.com/apps/webappviewer/index.html?id=2de764a9303848ffb9a4cac0bd0b1aab

Mutton Geoff · « **Reply #39 on:** November 24, 2019, 08:12:44 pm »

Quote from: BlackandWhitePaul on March 23, 2016, 02:59:20 pm

Shame.

Everybody knows who builds the best ships.

The Geordies

Sting's musical was shit though