Another classic. . .

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This is the transcript on an ACTUAL radio conversation of a US Naval ship with 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 to 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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Yep, sounds right. LOL

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I love this little story. I have seen it in many different forms. First time I've seen it as Canadian and American though. Very cute! Tee-hee.

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:roll :roll :roll

Made me cry from laughing!

:roll :roll :roll

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When I heard it, it was Brits. Still funny - I love the "your call" line.

Hey, Did I hallucinate it, or did I hear on the news last week about the British Navy getting lost and "invading" Spain instead of going into Gibraltar?????

LOL!!

Love

Dennie

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Dennie-

You are correct. The Brits did indeed invade Spain last week but they apologize so, no harm no foul.

Wouldn't it be great if everything else worked out that way.

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Originally posted by ryaninmtv

Dennie-

You are correct. The Brits did indeed invade Spain last week but they apologize so, no harm no foul.

Wouldn't it be great if everything else worked out that way.

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Wait a sec!!! Where have I been?:confused: Under a rock? How come nobody told me about that? Details please..:)

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OBVIOUSLY BOTH WERE MEN!! IF WOMEN RULED ALL COUNTRIES...

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Flynnstone, It's true! As part of an exercise, the Royal Marines had to storm a beach in Gibraltar, near the Spanish border. Their navigation was a little off, and a squad of our finest charged up the beach until they met a Spanish policeman, who kindly gave them directions!

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Dear donmurray, Thanks for the info!

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DonMurray -

So it was the Marines... Well, that explains it. I was brought up with the understanding that the Royal Navy could do no wrong. I guess the Navy probably delivered the Marines to the wrong place, though?? What a shame.

Love

Dennie

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Great one!!! Time for a little humility

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