Pictured as: the George H. Thomas (Dupre Marine) Photo by: Birk Thomas

Built in 2007, by Intracoastal Iron Works Incorporated of Dulac, Louisiana (hull #123) as the George H. Thomas for Higman Barge Lines Incorporated of Orange, Texas.

In 2018, Higman Barge Lines Incorporated was acquired by the Kirby Corporation of Channelview, Texas. Where the tug retained her name.

In 2025, the tug was chartered to the Dupre Marine Transportation Company of Houma, Louisiana. Where she retained her name.

Powered by two, Cummins QSK38 diesel engines. With Twin Disc reduction gears, at a ratio of 6.18:1. She is a twin screw towboat, rated at 2,000 horsepower.

Her capacities are 19,090 gallons of fuel