Pictured as the David J. Cooper Jr. (Cooper Marine and Timberlands Corporation)
Photo courtesy of: Cooper Marine

Built in 1977, (hull #540) as the John Roberts.

The tug was eventually acquired by Turn Services Incorporated of New Orleans, Louisiana. Where she was renamed as the American Pharaoh . Named after the winner of the 2015 Triple Crown.

In 2024, the tug was acquired by Cooper Marine and Timberlands Corporation of Mobile, Alabama. Where she was renamed as the David J. Cooper Jr.

Powered by two, Caterpillar 3516 diesel engines. With Reintjes WWAF873 reduction gears. She is a twin screw towboat rated at 4,200 horsepower.