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Opinion: Don't stage a public vote unless you'll accept Boaty McBoatface

The most popular choice of new name for two schools has been ruled out after a public vote
Leek Post and Times - Published on December 10, 2018Also reported by •The Sentinel Stoke •Staffordshire Newsletter

Health board wants to ditch Welsh-only name because it thinks it's putting people off working there

But it fears ending up being called Healthy McHealth Board, if it lets the public vote for a new name, following the Boaty McBoatface debacle
Wales Online - Published on September 30, 2018

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Sir David Attenborough Launches Polar Ship Into The Mersey [Video]

Sir David Attenborough Launches Polar Ship Into The Mersey 01:35

Sir David Attenborough Britain’s most advanced polar research ship into the Mersey as the second phase of its construction begins.

HuffPost UK STUDIO - Published on July 16, 2018

'Boaty McBoatface' launched on River Mersey [Video]

'Boaty McBoatface' launched on River Mersey 03:45

The vessel popularly known as Boaty McBoatface made its debut on Saturday in Liverpool.

Rumble - Published on July 15, 2018

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Sir David Attenborough launches a polar research ship named after him, aka Boaty McBoatface, into the River Mersey for the first time.

PA - Press Association STUDIO - Published on July 14, 2018

Sir David Attenborough launches 'Boaty McBoatface' polar ship

Telegraph.co.uk - Published on July 14, 2018Also reported by •BBC News

'Boaty McBoatface' launch: Sir David Attenborough says ship's name is 'greatest possible honour' as it sets sail

Vessel will be used for ocean research in Antarctica after becoming internet sensation in 2016
Independent - Published on July 14, 2018

'It's the greatest honour': Sir David Attenborough launches his namesake ship

Sir David Attenborough has launched his namesake ship in Liverpool - which the public originally voted to be called Boaty McBoatface.
MailOnline - Published on July 14, 2018

RRS Sir David Attenborough (or is it Boaty McBoatface?) set to be launched

The vessel made headlines after an online vote opted for the name Boaty McBoatface, which was rejected
Leicester Mercury - Published on July 11, 2018

Ferry linking villages for first time in 60 years is named - and no, it's not Boaty McBoatface

Children from schools in Llansteffan and Ferryside were 'far too sensible' to reuse the comedy name
Wales Online - Published on May 2, 2018

Boaty McBoatface completes daring ice mission under Antarctic ice

The Autonomous Underwater Vehicle - better known to the world as Boaty McBoatface - has completed a daring two day mission in treacherous water underneath the ice of the Antarctic.
MailOnline - Published on March 14, 2018

'Boaty McBoatface' sub survives ice mission

The nation's favourite yellow submarine returns safely after a dangerous dive in the Antarctic.
BBC News - Published on March 13, 2018Also reported by •BBC Local News

Could flats be named Fatboy Slim Heights... or Trump Plaza?

After the Boaty McBoatface saga, you would have thought allowing the public to name a new development would be out the question.
The Argus - Published on March 10, 2018

Australia 'brings a smile' with Ferry McFerryface, but not everyone gets the joke

SYDNEY (Reuters) - In the grand tradition of Britain's Boaty McBoatface, Australian authorities are christening one of the ferries crossing Sydney's world famous harbour Ferry McFerryface, but some...
Reuters - Published on November 14, 2017

Sydney ferry named Ferry McFerryface after public poll

The Boaty McBoatface legacy lives on, but the latest name has drawn mixed reactions in Australia.
BBC News - Published on November 14, 2017

Surrey residents asked to name new search and rescue boat - and...

Surrey Search and Rescue (SuSaR) is asking for suggestions from residents on what it should name its new lifeboat, which will be used to attend emergencies across the county in the coming years...
Surrey Mirror - Published on July 29, 2017

Meet Boaty McBoatface's Swedish cousin

The public voted, and this time the name will stick. But what is it?
BBC News - Published on July 21, 2017

Boaty McBoatface is back! The submarine returned from first voyage with unprecedented data

The yellow submarine whose nickname brings a smile to everyone's face returned from Antarctica, Cambridge scientists say
Cambridge News - Published on June 28, 2017Also reported by •Ely News

Boaty McBoatface obtains 'unprecedented data' from its first voyage

Telegraph.co.uk - Published on June 28, 2017Also reported by •Daily Record

'Boaty McBoatface' submarine returns home

The UK's favourite yellow submarine completes its first major science expedition in the Antarctic.
BBC News - Published on June 28, 2017Also reported by •BBC Local News

Boaty McBoatface has gathered 'unprecedented data'

Boaty dived to depths of up to 4,000m (13,000ft) to obtain information about temperature from Orkney Passage, a region of the Southern Ocean some 500 miles from the Antarctic Peninsula.
MailOnline - Published on June 27, 2017

Essex County Council launch 'Boaty McBoatface' style competition...

Essex County Council might have entered dangerous waters by opening a boat naming competition to primary school children.Last year the Natural Environment Research Council (NERC) were left red faced..
Brentwood Gazette - Published on June 11, 2017Also reported by •Essex Chronicle

Public asked to name new Arran ferry - but you can't call it Boaty McBoatface

Instead, you can choose from Glen Sannox, Goatfell or Hutton.
Daily Record - Published on May 4, 2017

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