Built in 1976, by Halter Equitable Marine Incorporated of New Orleans, Louisiana (hull #1676) as the Gulf Majesty for Gulf Mississippi Marine Incorporated of Houston, Texas.
In 1978, Gulf Mississippi Marine Incorporated became Gulf Fleet Marine Incorporated of Houston, Texas. Where the tug retained her name.
In 1985, Zapata Marine Service, Gulf Fleet Marine Incorporated, and Jackson Marine Services merged to form Zapata Gulf Marine Service Incorporated of Houston, Texas. Where the tug retained her name.
In 1992, Zapata Gulf Marine Incorporated merged with Tidewater Marine Incorporated of New Orleans, Louisiana. Where the tug retained her name.
In 1999, the tug sank 300 nautical miles east of Jacksonville, Florida. Her crew was rescued by helicopters that where dispatched from the Naval aircraft carrier, USS John F. Kennedy. She was a twin screw tug, rated at 9,000 horsepower.
(Captain Eric Takakjian, Kyle Stubbs)