For some reason this reminds of a mule and a 2x4. You got to get their attention before they listen. Wim In a message dated 98-03-27 08:26:19 EST, Jim Bryant writes: >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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