1 U.S.C. § 3 : US Code - Section 3: "Vessel" as including all means of water transportation

Search 1 U.S.C. § 3 : US Code - Section 3: "Vessel" as including all means of water transportation

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.