### Question
How is the term American vessel defined?


### Answer
The term **American vessel** is defined in *18 U.S.C. § 1081* as the following:

> any vessel documented or numbered under the laws of the United States

#### Citation:
  - *18 U.S.C. § 1081*
  - Heading: **PART I-CRIMES > CHAPTER 50-GAMBLING**

