See how it all began for Boaty McBoatface with this quick tour of the Cammell Laird shipyard in Liverpool where the Natural Enviroment Research Council’s new research ship is coming along nicely…

One of largest workshops in Europe
One of largest workshops in Europe

 

The 15,000-tonne ship will operate in both the Arctic and Antarctic when it launches in 2019.
The 15,000-tonne ship will operate in both the Arctic and Antarctic when it launches in 2019.

 

The ship will be home for up to 90 scientists and support staff.
The ship will be home for up to 90 scientists and support staff.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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