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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.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - 1 U.S.C. § 3 - U.S. Code - Unannotated Title 1. General Provisions § 3. “Vessel” as including all means of water transportation - last updated January 01, 2018 | https://codes.findlaw.com/us/title-1-general-provisions/1-usc-sect-3.html
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