The New York State Archives holds only state government records, and
the state government never registered or regulated vessels engaged in
inter-state trade.

I suggest that you contact the following institution, which has a research
library on the maritime history of New York City:

South Street Seaport Museum
207 Front Street
New York, NY 10038

James D. Folts
Head, Research Services
New York State Archives
Cultural Education Center Room 11D40
Albany, NY 12230  USA
E-mail [log in to unmask]
Phone (518) 474-8955; Fax (518) 473-9985