divert your course

manuscript of an actual radio conversation of a US naval ship with canadian authorities off the coast of newfoundland
october, 1995

americans: please direct your course 15 degrees to the north to avoid collision
canadians: recommend you direct 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 carries uss lincoln,
the second largest ship in the united states' atlantic fleet
we are accompanied by three cruisers and numerous support vessels
i demand that you change your course 15 degrees north,
or counter-measures will be undertaken to ensure the safety of this ship
canadians: this is a lighthouse,
your call...