RRS Sir David Attenborough spotted in Channel Island waters

It is conducting technical sea trials before its maiden voyage to Antarctica later this year. Credit: ITV Channel TV

One of the world's most famous and advanced polar research ships has been spotted in Channel Islands waters.

RRS Sir David Attenborough - unofficially known as Boaty McBoatface - is conducting technical sea trials before its maiden voyage to Antarctica later this year.

Credit: ITV Channel TV

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