This is an actual radio conversation released by the Chief of Naval

Operations, 10-10-95, MSG#H0000115020ecb52EMHS

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

#2: Recommend that you change YOUR course 15 degrees to the south to avoid a collision.

#1: This is the captain of a U.S. navy ship. I say again, divert YOUR course.

#2: No, I say again divert YOUR course.

#1: This is the aircraft carrier Enterprise, we are a large warship of the U.S. navy. Divert your course NOW!

#2: This is a lighthouse. Your call?