Built in 1886, at Athens, New York as the Lewis Pulver for the John E. Moore Company of New York, New York.

In 1928, the tug was acquired by the Moran Towing Company of New York, New York. Where the tug retained her name.

In 1941, she was acquired by E.E. Cummings of New York, New York. Where the tug retained her name. The tug is no longer listed in documentation. Her current, and, or final disposition is unknown. She was a single screw tug, rated at 150 horsepower.