USS Lincoln

Transcript of the actual radio conversation, of a US Naval ship with Canadian authorities off the coast of Newfoundland.


Canadian: Please divert your course 15 degrees to the south to avoid a collision.


Americans: Recommend 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 must 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, I say again, that's one five degrees north, or counter-measures will be undertaken to ensure the safety of these ships.


Canadians: This is the Newfoundland lighthouse. Your call!