To time with the publicity around the maiden research voyage of the Sir David Attenborough, Blaydes Maritime Centre’s Research Associate Dr Robb Robinson has written a fascinating piece about a predecessor of this ship, the Beverley-built polar exploration vessel the William Scoresby. Follow this link to read more: https://www.hull.ac.uk/work-with-us/more/media-centre/news/2021/from-queens-dock-to-the-ends-of-the-earth
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