This is 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, 10.10.1995.
Canadians: Please divert your course 15 defrees to the south
to avoid a collision.
Americans: Reommend you divert your course 15 degrees to
the north to avoid a collision.
Canadians: Negative. You will have to 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 US LINCOLN, the
second largest ship in the United States Atalantic Fleet. We are
accompanied with three Destroyers, three Cruisers and numerous
support vessels. I DEMAND that you change our course 15 degrees
north. I say again, that's one-five degrees north, or counter
measures will e undertaken to ensure the safety of this ship.
Canadians: This is a lighthouse. Your call
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Amenah · 1 decade ago
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Oh my goodness. xD