Snarfed from the net (relayed to you courtesy of info@timefold.com).

Alleged semaphore conversation on the ocean:

#1: PLEASE DIVERT YOUR COURSE 15 DEGREES TO LEFT TO AVOID A COLLISION.

#2: YOU DIVERT YOUR COURSE 15 DEGREES TO RIGHT TO AVOID A COLLISION.


#1: I AM THE CAPTAIN OF A US NAVY FRIGATE.  YOU DIVERT YOUR COURSE.

#2: NO.  YOU DIVERT YOUR COURSE.


#1. THIS IS A LARGE WARSHIP OF THE US NAVY.  DIVERT YOUR COURSE NOW!

#2. THIS IS A LIGHTHOUSE.  YOUR CALL.