Britsoldier
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I came accros this one when i was studying history at school, i cant remember exact quotes but i will give you the jist, the conversation is between a US navy ship and a canadian vessel.
USN: This is USS???? we see you on radar please identify yourself.
CAN: This is ??? we are Canadian, welcome to Canadian waters.
USN: We are on a direct collision course please change your heading 80 degrees east.
CAN: Negative you change your heading 80 degrees west
USN: We are USS??? the largest Naval ship in the world do you know how hard to change course that quickely is?, YOU change your course 80 degrees east.
CAN: We are a lighthouse (short pause) Your call.
USN: This is USS???? we see you on radar please identify yourself.
CAN: This is ??? we are Canadian, welcome to Canadian waters.
USN: We are on a direct collision course please change your heading 80 degrees east.
CAN: Negative you change your heading 80 degrees west
USN: We are USS??? the largest Naval ship in the world do you know how hard to change course that quickely is?, YOU change your course 80 degrees east.
CAN: We are a lighthouse (short pause) Your call.