The United States ranked no. 11 in the 2022 UNCTAD table of countries with the largest fleets in terms of carrying capacity (deadweight tonnes). It was way below the top three fleet owners — Greece, China and Japan. Nonetheless, Americans can take pride in having an enviable maritime heritage and preserving and keeping it alive in their art, music and literature. That legacy is even embedded in the official seals of 13 states.
The following state seals incorporate ships and other images associated with shipping. Click on each image for a larger view.
ALASKA
ARKANSAS
CALIFORNIA
FLORIDA
IOWA
KANSAS
NEW HAMPSHIRE
NEW YORK
NORTH CAROLINA
OREGON
PENNSYLVANIA
RHODE ISLAND
SOUTH DAKOTA
~ Barista Uno
