Boaty McBoatface is on its first mission and we really wish it well

Remember Boaty McBoatface? Those were happier, simpler times. 
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For those who have forgotten (shame on you), Boaty McBoatface was the world's top choice for the £200 million ($290 million) polar research vessel in the Natural Environment Research Council (NERC)'s online vote.
Unfortunately, the NERC later decided to ignore completely the will of the people and went on to name the polar research vessel af