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New polar research ship embodies ‘spirit of Shackleton’

5 January, 2022

One hundred years on from the death of the famous polar explorer Sir Ernest Shackleton, the UK’s new polar research ship, RRS Sir David Attenborough, will be exploring the very …

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Celebrating Christmas in Antarctica 2021

23 December, 2021

2021 has been a rollercoaster year for British Antarctic Survey, operating research stations in the Antarctic and the sub-Antarctic through the Covid-19 pandemic, while our new polar research vessel, the …

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RRS Sir David Attenborough arrives in Antarctica for the first time

17 December, 2021

Britain’s new polar research vessel, the RRS Sir David Attenborough, has travelled to Antarctica on its maiden voyage, with its first call today (17 December) at Rothera Research Station – …

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RRS Sir David Attenborough arrives in Falkland Islands

8 December, 2021

The RRS Sir David Attenborough completes the first leg of its journey to Antarctica, arriving in the Falkland Islands on 9 December. The draft of Britain’s new polar ship is …

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RRS Sir David Attenborough makes maiden voyage to Antarctica

16 November, 2021

Britain’s new polar research ship, the RRS Sir David Attenborough, departs the UK this week for its maiden voyage to Antarctica. It will leave Harwich today (16 November), with 66 …

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British Antarctic Survey partners with The Good Business Festival Youth Programme

28 May, 2021

This summer, British Antarctic Survey (BAS) will be an official partner for the Good Business Festival youth programme in the Liverpool City Region. BAS already has an important connection with the area – Britain’s new polar ship, RRS Sir David Attenborough …

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RRS Sir David Attenborough – COVID impacts on ship into service timeline

18 March, 2021

CAMBRIDGE: British Antarctic Survey (BAS) is today notifying the UK marine polar research community of its intention to re-schedule RRS Sir David Attenborough’s (SDA) ice trials, science capability and equipment …

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New autonomous robotic for RRS Sir David Attenborough

15 March, 2021

A new unmanned robotic vehicle on the RRS Sir David Attenborough will help scientists to understand the impact of glaciers on sea-level rise.

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RRS Sir David Attenborough heads to open sea for trials

8 February, 2021

On Sunday 7 February 2021 the UK’s most advanced polar research ship – RRS Sir David Attenborough – left Holyhead for sea trials.

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RRS Sir David Attenborough workboat wins international award

26 January, 2021

RRS Sir David Attenborough’s workboat, Terror, has won Best Landing Craft in the 2020 Work Boat World Awards. The boats were judged on the design, build and functionality of the …

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