Built in 1919, by Johnson Iron Works Incorporated of New Orleans, Louisiana (hull #135) as the Degrey for the United States Shipping Board.

In 1920, she was reallocated to the United States Army. Where the tug retained her name.

In 1920, the tug was reassigned to the United States Army Corps of Engineers. Where she was designated as the Major Frazer.

In 1942, she acquired by the Avondale Towing Line Incorporated of New York, New York. Where she was renamed as the M&J Tracy.

In 1956, the tug acquired by the McAllister Brothers Towing Company of New York, New York. Where she was renamed the Patrice McAllister.

On October 4th, 1976 the tug sank while under tow off of Atlantic City, New Jersey.

Originally constructed with a single 240 horsepower engine. Repowered in 1957, she was a single screw tug rated at 1,600 horsepower.