King County launches new research vessel named after Soundgarden
Earlier this week band members from Sound Garden joined King County Executive Dow Constantine at the King County Environmental Lab to christen the new scientific research vessel, Sound Guardian, a name inspired by the icon Seattle band.
Soundgarden members Kim Thayil and Matt Cameron attended the christening ceremony and both offered praise for the new vessel.
“We are honored that this witty name is used for the boat, and I do appreciate the reference to the physical and cultural geography in the name. We are very honored to be associated with this and the mission,” said Thayil.
“Well we are obviously the least qualified people here today to be speaking at the podium, but we are very honored for the privilege of being here today,” said Cameron.
The name is the result of King County’s “Name the Vessel” contest held last January.
