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Newest Navy Research Vessel Is Named Neil Armstrong

Posted October 12, 2012 10:41 AM

From WHOI News Releases:

Secretary of the Navy Ray Mabus announced the nation's newest research vessel will be named the R/V Neil Armstrong, after the renowned astronaut and the first man to set foot on the moon. The ship will be operated by the Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution (WHOI).

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10/14/2012 1:49 PM

Well at least they didn't name it the Lance Armstrong.

Granted it would have passed inspection but the 'prescription Nitrous system' in the engine room would have probably drawn engine doping suspicions later.

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