A British Royal Research Ship could be named RRS Boaty McBoatface after the National Environment Research Council opened a poll to name it's new vessel.
The polar research ship cost £200 and will be the largest research vessel in the UK fleet.
Other names in the poll include RRS Henry Worsley, RRS Pillar of Autumn and RRS David Attenborough.
So far, RRS Boaty McBoatface is leading with the site experiencing delays due to the volume of traffic.
Despite the huge public support for the name, the NERC can still decide to go with a more serious name.
Our current top 4 #NameOurShip suggestions. Have you voted yet? https://t.co/Vv5Or05r9l pic.twitter.com/Uf4u1XyHYf
— NERC (@NERCscience) March 18, 2016
To suggest a name or vote, head to NERC's website here.
