N.Y. Navigation Law § 139-b: Defacing marks upon wrecked property

§ 139-b. Defacing marks upon wrecked property. A person who defaces or

obliterates the marks upon wrecked property, or in any manner disguises

the appearance thereof, with intent to prevent the owner from

discovering its identity, or who destroys or suppresses any invoice,

bill of lading or other document tending to show the ownership thereof,

is guilty of a misdemeanor.