Wrecked vessels
46 U.S.C. § 12107
in effect(a) Requirements.—A vessel is a wrecked vessel under this chapter if it—(1) was wrecked on a coast of the United States or adjacent waters; and (2) has undergone repairs in a shipyard in the United States equal to at least 3 times the appraised salvage value of the vessel.
(b) Appraisals.—The Secretary may appoint a board of three appraisers to determine whether a vessel satisfies subsection (a)(2). The costs of the appraisal shall be paid by the owner of the vessel.
Source: OLRC USLMURL: https://uscode.house.gov/download/releasepoints/us/pl/119/95/xml_usc46@119-95.zipFetched: 6/7/2026
