This is the transcript of an actual radio conversation of a U.S. 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 U.S. 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, thats one-five degrees North, or counter-measures will
be undertaken to ensure the safety of this ship!

Canadians: This is a lighthouse. Your call.