the vessel is also known as "Boaty Mcboatface" after the naming was put to a public vote!! One of the submersables that will be used by the ship will carry the Boaty name!!
She is the largest commercial vessel launch in the UK for over 30 years, with a tonnage of 15000 tons (when complete), she has now been berthed in the wetbasin for the fitting of topside sections and fitting out.
Technical features
- Length: 129; beam: 24m; weight: 15,000gt
- Scientific cargo volume of approximately 900m³
- Endurance – up to 60 days (Polar Regions)
- Range 19,000nm at 13 knots (24 km/h) cruising speed; more than enough for a return trip from England to Rothera Research Station, or to circle the entire Antarctic continent twice!
- Ice breaking capability – up to 1m thick at 3 knots (5.6 km/h)
- Bow and stern thrusters for excellent dynamic positioning in challenging conditions
- Launch and recovery of aerial and ocean robotic systems
- Crew approx. 30
- Accommodation for up to 60 scientists and support staff
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| RRS Sir David Attenborough on the slip at Cammel Lairds |
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| RRS Sir David Attenborough hits the waters of the Mersey for the 1st time |
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| RRS Sir David Attenborough |
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| RRS Sir David Attenborough |
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| RRS Sir David Attenborough |
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| RRS Sir David Attenborough |
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| RRS Sir David Attenborough |
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| RRS Sir David Attenborough being taken into wetbasin by Smit Tugs |
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