New York Laws
Article 10 - Wrecks
139-B - Defacing Marks Upon Wrecked Property.

ยง 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.