New Polar Ship Heads to Antarctica

A new polar ship is going to Antarctica.

It is for sea travel.

The ship is starting its journey by boat or ship.

The top part of the ship is called the top deck.

The living area is where people sleep and rest on the ship.

The crew are the people who work on the ship.

The big boat is called a vessel.

Where can the crew rest on the ship?

This is the most advanced polar ship. It is named after Sir David Attenborough and took four years to build. Now it is getting ready for its first trip to Antarctica.

Captain Will Whatley works for the British Antarctic Survey.

Seeing the ship in the ice will be amazing. Working in Antarctica is always surprising, even when you get used to it.

Rebecca Morelle is a BBC Science Correspondent.

This ship is very advanced and has a helipad on the top deck.

The living area has small rooms for two people. The crew can stay on the ship for two months. There is room for 30 crew and 60 scientists.

The coffee shop is where the crew can rest after work.

The big hole in the ship is called a moon pool. It helps scientists study the ocean in any weather.

Scientists will study the water, animals, and ice. This ship will help us understand the poles better.

Dr Sophie Fielding is a Biological Oceanographer.

This ship brings many scientists together with good facilities. They can study the environment and work together.

The Sir David Attenborough will leave soon and stop at the Falklands on the way to Antarctica.

Sir David Attenborough recorded a message for the ship.

Please listen. If you are not sailing, please leave the ship.

Where can the crew take a break on the ship?

The crew can rest in the coffee shop.

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