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This is an old classic

the following is (supposedly) the transcript of an actual radio conversation in Oct 95 between a US navy ship of the coast of England, and the British authorities.

The transcript was released by the MoD on 10/10/95

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

Yanks. Recommend you divert your course 15 degrees to the north to avoid a collision.

Brits. Negative. You will have to divert your course 15 degrees to the south to avoid a collision.

Yanks. This is the captain of US navy ship. i say again divert YOUR course.

Brits. Negative. I say again you will have to divert your course.

Yanks. THIS IS THE AIRCRAFT CARRIER USS LINCOLN. THE SECOND LARGEST SHIP IN THE UNITED STATES ATLANTIC FLEET. WE ARE ACCOMPANIED BY 3 DESTROYERS, 3 CRUISERS, AND NUMEROUS SUPPORT VESSELS. I DEMAND THAT YOU CHANGE YOUR COURSE 15 DEGREES NORTH. THATS 15 DEGREES NORTH, OR COUNTER MEASURES WILL BE UNDERTAKEN TO ENSURE THE SAFETY OF THIS SHIP.
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Brits. We are a lighthouse. F*** off.


Can this really be a true story???????
Does anyone know?
I doubt it but it makes good reading.