Built in 1913, by the Great Lakes Towing Company of Cleveland, Ohio (hull #23) as the New York for the Great Lakes Towing Company of Cleveland, Ohio.

In 2025, the tug was renamed as the Utah

In 1960, the tug was converted to diesel propulsion. Powered by a Cleveland 12-278A diesel engine. With a Falk Reverse reduction gear, at a ratio of 3.5:1. Turning one, 102(in) by 66(in), three bladed, fixed pitch, stainless steel propeller. She is a single screw tug, rated at 1,200 horsepower.

Her electrical service is provided by two, Detroit Diesel 2-71 diesel generator sets.
(Isaac Pennock, Will Van Dorp)