Overview of the Records
Repository:
New York State Archives
New York State Education Department
Cultural Education Center
Albany, NY 12230
Summary:
The series consists of nonactive registration applications and certificates of registry for vessels operating on the Barge
Canal system, as well as documentation of vessels' trips on the canal. Applications provide information on each vessel, including
vessel type, dimensions, history, and owners. The certificates provide a chronology of ownership. The Division of Waterways
Maintenance was responsible for the operation, maintenance, and repair of the canal system until 1992.
Creator:
Title:
Barge Canal vessel registers
Quantity:
6.9 cubic feet
Inclusive Dates:
circa 1918-1991
Series Number:
17674