N.Y. Lien Law § 81: Lien on vessel causing damage

§ 81. Lien on vessel causing damage. When a vessel shall have

sustained damage by any other vessel through the negligence or wilful

misconduct of the person navigating such vessel, to the extent of fifty

dollars, the owner of the damaged vessel shall have a lien, unless a

lien is given therefor by maritime law, upon the vessel causing the

damage, her tackle, apparel and furniture, to the extent of such damage,

which shall be deemed a debt for the purposes of this article, and the

master, owner, agent or consignee of the damaged vessel may enforce such

lien in like manner and with like effect as in case of other liens

created by this article; but a notice of the lien must be filed in the

office of the clerk of the county in which such damage is sustained, and

proceedings to enforce the lien must be commenced within ten days after

the damage has been done, or such damage shall cease to be a lien upon

such vessel. But if such damage is sustained in either of the counties

of New York, Kings or Queens such notice shall be filed in the office of

the clerk of the city and county of New York.