Transcript of an 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.

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

Canadians: Recommend you 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 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.

Canadians: This is a lighthouse. Your call.