Modern RRS Discovery docks alongside original in Dundee

It marks 100 years since the original ship was taken into service

Callum Clark

RRS Discovery is one of Dundee’s most historic attractions.

Now there are two of them – as the modern day research vessel is temporarily docked in the city.

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