This is the actual radio conversation of a US naval ship with Canadian
authorities off the coast of Newfoundland in October 1995. Radio
conversation released by the chief of naval operations, 10-10-95.

CANADIANS: Please divert your course 15 degrees to the south to avoid a
collision.

AMERICANS: Recommend you divert your course 15 degrees to the north to avoid
a collision.

CANADIANS: Negative. You will have to divert your course 15 degrees to the
south to avoid a collision.

AMERICANS: This is the captain of a US Navy ship. I say again, divert YOUR
course.

CANADIANS: No, I say again, you divert YOUR course.

AMERICANS: This is the Aircraft Carrier USS LINCOLN, the second largest ship
in the United States Atlantic Fleet. We are accompanied with three
Destroyers, three Cruisers and numerous support vessels. I DEMAND that you
change your course 15 degrees north. I say again, that's one-five degrees
north, or counter-measures will be undertaken to ensure the safety of this
ship.

CANADIANS: This is a lighthouse. Your call.


DX Ace was once a Swabbie......Can't you tell?

Rob