Built in 1992, Empire Harbor Marine Incorporated of Thomson, New York as the Herbert P. Brake for Empire Harbor Marine Incorporated of Albany, New York.
In 2005, the Empire Harbor Marine Company became the Port Albany Ventures Company of Albany, New York. Where the tug retained her name.
In 2009, Port Albany Ventures was acquired by the DonJon Marine Company Incorporated of Hillside, New Jersey. Where the tug retained her name.
In 2014, the DonJon Marine Company Incorporated renamed the tug as the Rebecca Ann.
In 2022, the tug was acquired by D. Brake Marine LLC. of Madison Connecticut. Where she was renamed as the Herbert P. Brake.
Powered by two, Cummins VT 1710 diesel engines. She is a twin screw, modified bow towboat, rated at 375 horsepower.