The new Royal Research Ship Discovery has arrived in Southampton for the first time. Over the coming weeks the officers and crew will put her through her paces while conducting equipment trials.
At almost 100-metres in length, with a displacement of 6,075 tonnes, Discovery carries a crew of 24 and accommodation for 28 scientists and technicians. She will be formally named on 10 October at a ceremony alongside NOC in Southampton. For more information click here.