Built in 1975, by Halter Marine Services Incorporated of Lockport, Louisiana (hull #425) as the Hornet for the Robbins Towing Company of Minneapolis, Minnesota.

In 1976, the tug was leased to the C and G Towing Company Incorporated of Lake Providence, Louisiana. Where she retained her name.

In 1978, she was acquired by the River City Towing Corporation of Jerseyville, Illinois. Where the tug retained her name.

In 1984, the tug was acquired by the Riverway Company of Minneapolis, Minnesota. Where she retained her name.

In 1985, she was leased to Jemco Towing Incorporated of Steelville, Missouri. Where the tug retained her name.

In 2000, Inland Marine Service Incorporated of New Iberia, Louisiana was contracted to manage, crew, and operate the vessel.

In 2005, the tug was acquired by the Ingram Barge Company of Nashville, Tennessee. Where she retained her name.

In 2015, the Ingram Barge Company renamed the tug as the Brian Rafferty.

Powered by two, GM 12-645E7 diesel engines. With Falk reduction gears, at a ratio of 3.958:1. She is a twin screw towboat, rated at 4,300 horsepower.