Built in 1926, by the Bethlehem Steel Company of Staten Island, New York (hull #765) as the New York Central No. 33 for the New York Central Railroad Company of New York, New York.

In 1945, the tug was acquired by the Moran Towing Company of New York, New York. Where she was renamed as the Thomas E. Moran.

In 1978, she wen out of documentation. Her current, and, or final disposition is unknown. She was a single screw tug, rated at 1,200 horsepower.