This is the transcript of an actual conversation between the canadian authorities and a us naval ship off the coast of newfoundland in october 1995
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
canadians ; negative you will have to divert your course 15 degrees to the south to avoid collision
americans; this is the captain of a us navy ship , i say again divert your course
canadians; no, i say again divert your course
Americans; this is the aircraft carrier uss lincoln, the secon 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 ... i say again thats one five degrees north or countermeasures will be under taken to ensure the saftey of this ship.
Canadians ; WE ARE A LIGHTHOUSE YOUR CALL