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Here’s a story from the BBC News website that should bring a wry smile to the face of anyone who has read Daphne du Maurier’s last full-length novel, Rule Britannia - Celtic resistance and all that. Of course, viewed in a certain light, it’s also quite funny.

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Ferry receives US warship warning

…Operation Neptune Warrior, a training exercise for Nato warships, is taking place off the west coast of Scotland.

A threat by the US Navy to fire on unidentified ships was transmitted to the Kilcreggan to Gourock ferry as it crossed a warship’s path.

A spokesman for HM Naval Base Clyde said the ferry was in no danger and an investigation is under way.

The MV Kenilworth was making its regular 10-minute crossing at about 0940 BST on Monday when the incident happened.

The US warship was leaving Faslane naval base for the two-week exercise.

It is understood it mistakenly broadcast a warning on VHF Channel 16, the international calling and distress frequency, instead of on an exercise frequency. Read full story here…

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