Pictured as: the Pioneer (Tappan Zee Constructors) Photo by: Glenn Raymo
Built in 1968, by Missouri Valley Steel Incorporated of Leavenworth, Kansas (hull #C-6842) as the Pioneer for Traylor Brothers Incorporated of Evansville, Indiana.
In 2014, the tug was leased by Tappan Zee Constructors of Terrytown, New York. Where she retained her name.
In 2020, she was returned to Traylor Brothers Incorporated of Evansville, Indiana. Where the tug retained her name.
She is a twin screw towboat, rated at 460 horsepower.