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Built in 1982, by Brice Shipbuilding Incorporated of Chauvin, Louisiana (hull #3) as the Libra.
In 1989, the tug was acquired by the Sea Land Transport Company of Hoeckessin, Delaware. Where she was renamed as the Bill A.
In 1990, she was acquired by Falgout Marine Incorporated of LaRose, Louisiana. Where the tug was renamed as the Libra.
In 1999, the tug was acquired by Double Eagle Marine Incorporated of New Iberia, Louisiana. Where she was renamed as the Delta Eagle.
In 2003, she was acquired by the Delta Towing Company of Houma, Louisiana. Where she was renamed as the Delta Trident.
In 2010, the tug was acquired by Greater New York Marine Transportation Incorporated of Syossett, New York. Where she was renamed as the Trident.
In 2010, the tug was acquired by the Marquette Transportation Company of Jefferson, Louisiana. Where she retained her name.
In 2023, the Marquette Transportation Company renamed the tug as the Mr. Goldie.
Powered by two, Tier II compliant, Cummins QSK-38 diesel engines. With Twin Disc MG 540 reduction gears, at a ratio of 7:1. Turning two, 79(in) by 76(in), fixed pitch, stainless steel propellers, mounted in kort nozzles. She is a twin screw tug, rated at 2,700 horsepower.
Her electrical service is provided by two, 50kW generator sets. The tug's capacities are 45,000 gallons of fuel, 900 gallons of lube, and 9,000 gallons of potable water.
The towing equipment consists of a Smatco 60, double drum, waterfall towing winch. Outfitted with 2000(ft) of 1.75(in) towing wire.