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

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