### Question
How is the term vessel of the United States defined?


### Answer
The term **vessel of the United States** is defined in *18 U.S.C. § 831* as the following:

> given that term in section 70502 of title 46.

#### Citation:
  - *18 U.S.C. § 831*
  - Heading: **PART I-CRIMES > CHAPTER 39-EXPLOSIVES AND OTHER DANGEROUS ARTICLES**

