Navy: Please divert your course 15 degrees to the North to avoid a collision.
Civilian: Recommend you divert your course 15 degrees to the South to avoid a collision.
Navy: This is the captain of a US Navy ship. I say again, divert your course.
Civilian: No, I say again, divert your course.
Navy: This is the aircraft carrier Enterprise. We are a large warship of the US Navy. Divert your course now!!
Civilian: This is a lighthouse. Your call.
Canadian naval radio conversation
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