U.S. Navy vs. Spanish Lighthouse

Sometime in 2004, the legendary conversation between the USS Enterprise of the United States Navy and a Spanish Lighthouse took place. When first reported on, many claimed it was either fake or staged. However, in early 2005, the U.S. Navy confirmed that the interaction between the Spaniard's and the Yanks actually took place.

Score Board

Lighthouse: 1

U.S. Navy: 0

Transcript

 USS Enterprise vs. Lighthouse A-853  

The USS Enterprise. The Spanish Lighthouse in question. Lighthouse: This is A-853, please adjust your course by 15 degrees to avoid collision. You are heading straight for us. Distance; 25 nautical miles. USS Enterprise: We advise you to adjust your course 15 degrees to avoid collision. Lighthouse: Negative. We repeat, adjust your course 15 degrees to avoid collision. USS Enterprise: This is the Captain of a ship from the United States Navy. We insist that you adjust your course 15 degrees north to avoid collision. Lighthouse: We do not consider this possible nor convenient. We suggest you adjust your course 15 degrees north to avoid collision. USS Enterprise: This is Captain Davis at the command of the Aircraft Carrier USS Enterprise of the United States Navy, the second biggest in the American Navy. We are currently being escorted by 2 Battleships, 6 Destroyers, 5 Cruisers, 4 Submarines and Support Vessels. We are currently heading to the Persian Gulf to take part in Military maneuvers for an offensive against Iraq. I do not suggest, I order you to adjust your course by 15 degrees north, or we will be obliged to take the necessary measures to guarantee the safety and security of this fleet. You belong to an Allied Nation who is a member of NATO and is part of the Coalition. Please obey my orders immediately and get out of our way. Lighthouse: This is Juan Manual Salaas Alcantra. We are two people currently being escorted by; our dog, our food, 2 beers and a canary that’s currently asleep. We have the support of Coruna Daily Radio and the Maritime Emergencies Frequency No. 16. We're not going anywhere, since we're talking to you from dry land. We are currently in lighthouse A-853 Finisterre on the Galician Coast. We have no fucking idea where we are in the ranking of Spanish Lighthouses. You can take whatever actions you deem necessary you fucking like to guarantee the safety of your ship, which is going to smash itself against the rocks. We again insist and suggest that the healthiest and most recommended course of action to take is that you adjust your course 15 degrees south so we avoid colliding with each other. USS Enterprise: OK, received, thank you.