18 USC 2273: Destruction of vessel by nonowner
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18 USC 2273: Destruction of vessel by nonowner Text contains those laws in effect on January 10, 2026
From Title 18-CRIMES AND CRIMINAL PROCEDUREPART I-CRIMESCHAPTER 111-SHIPPING
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§2273. Destruction of vessel by nonowner

Whoever, not being an owner, upon the high seas or on any other waters within the admiralty and maritime jurisdiction of the United States, willfully and corruptly casts away or otherwise destroys any vessel of the United States to which he belongs, or willfully attempts the destruction thereof, shall be imprisoned not more than ten years.

(June 25, 1948, ch. 645, 62 Stat. 804 .)

Historical and Revision Notes

Based on title 18, U.S.C., 1940 ed., §492 (Mar. 4, 1909, ch. 321, §301, 35 Stat. 1147 ).

Words "with intent to destroy the same, sets fire to any such vessel, or otherwise" following "willfully" and preceding "attempts" were omitted as surplusage.