### Question
How does the law define vessel of the United States?


### Answer
Under *46 U.S.C. § 116*, **vessel of the United States** is defined as:

> a vessel documented under chapter 121 of this title (or exempt from documentation under section 12102(c) of this title), numbered under chapter 123 of this title, or titled under the law of a State

#### Citation:
  - *46 U.S.C. § 116*
  - Heading: **Subtitle I-General > CHAPTER 1-DEFINITIONS**

