The submarine - which inherited its name from a public vote for another vessel - is being used for research by the Cambridge-based British Antarctic Survey.

Boaty McBoatface submarine to study global warming at South Pole

The boat - officially called Royal Research Ship Sir David Attenborough - was spotted in Tor Bay.

World-renowned ship ‘Boaty McBoatface’ visits Devon

More than 124,000 people voted to name the vessel Boaty McBoatface in a public poll, but that name was vetoed.

'Emotional' Sir David Attenborough launches 'Boaty McBoatface' ship

The boat, which will now be called RRS Sir David Attenborough, will have a mini-submarine affectionately called Boaty. 

Work starts on ship almost called Boaty McBoatface

Construction of a polar research ship, which shot to fame amid calls to name the vessel Boaty McBoatface, is getting under way.

Work starts on ship almost named 'Boaty McBoatface'

A scientist giving evidence to a committee of MPs looking at the Boaty McBoatface saga admitted he voted for the comical research ship name.

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