§ 2273. — Destruction of vessel by nonowner.
[Laws in effect as of January 24, 2002]
[Document not affected by Public Laws enacted between
January 24, 2002 and December 19, 2002]
[CITE: 18USC2273]
TITLE 18--CRIMES AND CRIMINAL PROCEDURE
PART I--CRIMES
CHAPTER 111--SHIPPING
Sec. 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., Sec. 492 (Mar. 4, 1909, ch.
321, Sec. 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.
