Title 1 — General ProvisionsRelease 119-73not60
§3 “vessel” as Including All Means of Water Transportation
Title 1 › Chapter 1— RULES OF CONSTRUCTION › § 3
Summary
Defines "vessel" as any boat or other man-made craft that is used, or could be used, to carry people or goods on water.
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Title 1, §3
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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.
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1 U.S.C. § 3
Title 1 — General Provisions
Last Updated
Apr 3, 2026
Release point: 119-73not60