
This is the transcript of an actual radio conversation between a US navy
vessel with Canadian authorities off Newfoundland in October, 1995. The
radio conversation was released by the Chief of Naval Operations 10/10/95:


 American:  Please divert your course 15 degrees to the
            north to avoid a collision.

   Canuck:  Recommended you divert YOUR course 15 degrees
            to the south to avoid a collision.

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

   Canuck:  NO, I say again, divert YOUR course.

 American:  THIS IS THE AIRCRAFT CARRIER USS LINCOLN,
            THE SECOND LARGEST SHIP IN THE UNITED STATES'
            ATLANTIC FLEET. WE ARE ACCOMPANIED BY THREE
            DESTROYERS, THREE CRUISERS AND NUMEROUS
            SUPPORT VESSELS. I DEMAND THAT YOU CHANGE
            YOUR COURSE 15 DEGREES NORTH, THAT'S ONE FIVE
            DEGREES NORTH, OR COUNTER MEASURES WILL BE UNDERTAKEN
            TO ENSURE THE SAFETY OF THIS SHIP.

   Canuck:  This is a lighthouse. Your call.
