The following is an exchange between Canadian and US Maritime Authorities but
it just as well could be an exchange between proponents of HT vs ET or vice
versa Huh? :-)
Jim Bryant (FL)
<<This is a transcript of a radio conversation between US and
Canadian authorities off the coast of Newfoundland in
October,1995. Radio conversation released by the Chief of Naval
Operations 10-10-95.
Americans: Please divert your course 15 degrees the North to
avoid a collision.
Canadians: Recommend you 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 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, THAT'S ONE FIVE DEGREES
NORTH, OR COUNTER-MEASURES WILL BE UNDERTAKEN
TO ENSURE THE SAFETY OF THIS SHIP.
Canadians: This is a lighthouse. Your call.>>
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