§ 1659. Attack to plunder vessel

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Whoever, upon the high seas or other waters within the admiralty and maritime jurisdiction of the United States, by surprise or open force, maliciously attacks or sets upon any vessel belonging to another, with an intent unlawfully to plunder the same, or to despoil any owner thereof of any moneys, goods, or merchandise laden on board thereof, shall be fined under this title or imprisoned not more than ten years, or both.

(June 25, 1948, ch. 645, 62 Stat. 775; Pub. L. 103–322, title XXXIII, § 330016(1)(K), Sept. 13, 1994, 108 Stat. 2147.)

Historical and Revision Notes

Based on title 18, U.S.C., 1940 ed., § 489 (Mar. 4, 1909, ch. 321, § 298, 35 Stat. 1147).

Mandatory punishment provisions were rephrased in the alternative.

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June 25, 1948, ch. 645
62 Stat. 775
Pub. L. 103–322, title XXXIII, § 330016(1)(K)
108 Stat. 2147
Mar. 4, 1909, ch. 321, § 298
35 Stat. 1147
Pub. L. 103–322

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§ 1659

Attack to plunder vessel

ActJune 25, 1948, ch. 645

Stat.62 Stat. 775

Pub. L.Pub. L. 103–322, title XXXIII, § 330016(1)(K)

Stat.108 Stat. 2147

ActMar. 4, 1909, ch. 321, § 298

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