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Built in 1949, by Port Houston Iron Works of Houston, Texas (hull #152) as the Mohawk for the Mobil Oil Corporation of New York, New York.
In 1984, she was acquired by the Allied Transportation Company of Norfolk, Virginia. Where the tug retained her name.
In 1985, the tug was acquired by the Norfolk Towing Company of Norfolk, Virginia. Where she retained her name.
In 1992, she was acquired by Lockport Tugs Incorporated of Lockport, Louisiana. Where the tug retained her name.
In 2005, the tug was acquired by the Cape Fear Towing Company of Wilmington, North Carolina. Where she was renamed as the Fort Macon.
In 2007, the Cape Fear Towing Company was acquired by the Moran Towing Corporation of New Canaan, Connecticut. Where the tug retained her name.
Powered by a single, EMD 16-567 diesel engine. She is a single screw tug, rated at 1,600 horsepower.