Boaty McBoatface, an autonomous submarine vehicle, had a successful first mission taking measurements deep in the Southern Ocean. Povl Abrahamsen, British Antarctic Survey hide caption
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Boaty McBoatface undergoes preparations last year in Birkenhead, England. By the assessment of the British Antarctic Survey, Boaty discharged its duties on its inaugural voyage surpassingly well. Christopher Furlong/Getty Images hide caption
Footy McFooty Face leads an online vote to name an MLS expansion team, well ahead of San Diego Surf and San Diego Bad Hombres. Screen shot by NPR hide caption
The name Boaty McBoatface is attached to three submersibles like this one, according to the BBC, instead of a large research vessel. Department for Business, Innovation & Skills hide caption
After a spirited Internet response chose "Boaty McBoatface" as the name for a research ship, Britain's science minister said a more suitable name was needed. Department for Business, Innovation & Skills hide caption
"Boaty McBoatface" likely will not be emblazoned on the side of the U.K.'s polar research vessel. Natural Environment Research Council hide caption
Imagine "Boaty McBoatface" emblazoned on the side of this ship. Natural Environment Research Council hide caption