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Built in 1983, by Main Iron Works Incorporated of Houma, Louisiana (hull #371) as the Lorie A. Gambarella for G and B Marine Incorporated of Beaumont, Texas.
In 2000, the tug was acquired by R and B Falcon Marine Incorporated of Houma, Louisiana. Where she was renamed as the Horizon Eagle.
In 2001, she was acquired by the Delta Towing Company of Houma, Louisiana. Where she was renamed as the Delta Clipper.
In 2011, the tug was acquired by the Crosby Marine Transportation Company of Golden Meadow, Louisiana. Where the tug retained her name.
In 2020, she was phased out of active service and was "laid up" at Port Fourchon, Louisiana.
Powered by two, GM 12V149 diesel engines. With Twin Disc MG540 reduction gears, at a ratio of 6.18:1. Turning two, 69(in) by 64(in) by 7(in), stainless steel, fixed pitch propellers, mounted in kort nozzles. She was a twin screw tug, rated 3,000 horsepower.
The tug's electrical service was provided by two, 40kW generator sets. Driven by two, GM 4-71 diesel engines. Her capacities were 30,858 gallons of fuel, 9,200 gallons of potable water, and 767 gallons of lube oil.