Built in 1903, by A.C. Brown and Sons of Tottenville, New York as the Henry O'Brien for the O'Brien Towing Company of New York, New York.
In 1947, the tug was acquired by McAllister Brothers Towing of New York, New York. Where the tug retained her name.
In 1958, she went out of documentation. Her current and or final disposition is unknown. She was single screw, rated at 180 horsepower.