Section text and notes
The word “vessel” includes every description of watercraft or other artificial contrivance used, or capable of being used, as a means of transportation on water.
July 30, 1947, ch. 388 61 Stat. 633 (, .)
Public Law 119-102 (07/12/2026) , except 119-101
1 U.S.C. § 3
“Vessel” as including all means of water transportation