From Boaty McBoatface to Firey McFireface

By The Newsroom
Published 23rd Mar 2016, 09:41 BST
Updated 23rd Mar 2016, 09:42 BST
SW Trains London to Waterloo train Picture: Matthew FifieldSW Trains London to Waterloo train Picture: Matthew Fifield
SW Trains London to Waterloo train Picture: Matthew Fifield
FIRST online voters tried to get a £200m ship named Boaty McBoatface.

Voters on the poll at the Natural Environment Research Council’s website wanted the funny name for its new polar research vessel.

But now the name has spread like wildfire – with a Photoshop whiz at Hampshire Fire and Rescue Service renaming one of Havant’s appliances.

Hide Ad
Hide Ad