A sailor from Dumbarton enjoyed the ultimate white Christmas – serving on board exploration ship RRS Sir David Attenborough on its maiden voyage to Antarctica.Launchman Scott Thornton spent the festive period near the South Pole on a mission to support UK scientists conducting climate change research.The ship is named after world famous naturalist Sir David Attenborough and Scott spoke of his delight at meeting the legend himself before the launch.And he told how the excitement of being involved in the exploration ship’s first polar mission more than made up for missing Christmas at home.Speaking before making the epic voyage, Scott, 37, said: “To be honest, I think getting to sail on RRS Sir David Attenborough’s maiden voyage to Antarctica
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