### Question
How does the law define vessel?


### Answer
Under *22 U.S.C. § 456*, **vessel** is defined as:

> every description of watercraft and aircraft capable of being used as a means of transportation on, under, or over water

#### Citation:
  - *22 U.S.C. § 456*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 9-FOREIGN WARS, WAR MATERIALS, AND NEUTRALITY > SUBCHAPTER II-NEUTRALITY**

