Melanka @ 2005-12-29T17: 09:00
hardly so happens, however, quite amusing.
transcript of a radio conversation between the has taken place
U.S. Marine vehicle, and the Canadian authorities off the coast of Newfoundland
. It was published on 10.10.1995 by the Chief of Naval Operations
:
Americans: Please change your course 15 degrees north to avoid a collision
.
Canadians: Recommend you divert your course 15 degrees to the south, a
to avoid collision.
Americans: This is the Captain of a U.S. Marine. I say it once
: Change your course.
Canadians: No. I say again, divert your course.
Americans: THIS IS THE FLUGZEUGTREÄGER "U.S. LINCOLN", THE SECOND LARGEST
SHIP IN THE ATLANTIC FLEET OF THE UNITED STATES: WE ARE THREE
destruction; THREE CRUISERS AND SEVERAL AUXILIARY VESSELS ACCOMPANY!
I DEMAND THAT YOUR COURSE 15 DEGREES NORTH, THAT'S ONE FIVE DEGREES NORTH
, CHANGE, OR COUNTER-MEASURES WILL BE TAKEN TO ENSURE THE SAFETY OF THIS SHIP TO ENSURE
.
Canadians: We are a lighthouse. It's your turn.
Some Americans are already unfortunate contemporaries. :)
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