This is the actual transcript of a radio conversation between the British and Irish,off the coast of Kerry in October 1998.....
Irish: Please divert your course 15 degrees to the south to avoid a collision...
British: Recommend you divert your course 15 degrees north to avoid a collision...
Irish: Negative,You will have to divert your course 15 degrees south to avoid a collision...
British: this is the Captain of a British Warship,I say again,divert YOUR course...
Irish:Negative,I say again YOU will have to CHANGE course...
British: This is the Aircraft carrier HMS Ark Royal,The largest vessel in the British fleet,we are accompanied by three Destroyers,two Cruisers and various support vessels.I demand that you change your course 15 degrees north,that is ,I say again 15 degrees north or counter-measures will be taken to ensure the Safety of the Ship...
Irish:WE are a LIGHTHOUSE,your CALL.... |