By James Chapman PUBLISHED: 18:43 EST, 19 July 2012 | UPDATED: 18:43 EST, 19 July 2012 Plans for a national flagship were hailed yesterday as a demonstration that Britain still has a ‘lust for adventure’, as they gathered growing support from senior ministers. The proposal for a privately-funded vessel to represent the nation around the world won the backing of Deputy Prime Minister Nick Clegg, Education Secretary Michael Gove and Business Secretary Vince Cable. The Daily Mail revealed yesterday that David Cameron and Ed Miliband were supporting a fundraising campaign for a ship that will act as both an ambassador for UK trade and a ‘university of the seas’, providing maritime education opportunities for young people.
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