Built in 1975, by the P and S Marine Builders and Repair Company of Theodore, Alabama (hull #55) as the Kimberly L. for the P and S Marine Builders and Repair Company of Mobile, Alabama.

In 1975, the tug was acquired by Inland Marine Service Incorporated of Panama City, Florida. Where she was renamed as the Peggy W.

In 1992, she was acquired by the Ingram Barge Company of Nashville, Tennessee. Where the tug was renamed as the Dave Brasell.

In 1996, the Ingram Barge Company renamed the tug as the Robert W. Taylor.

Powered by two, Cummins KTA19-M diesel engines. With Twin Disc reduction gears, at a ratio of 6:1. She is a twin screw towboat, rated at 1,000 horsepower.