Built in 1953, by the Bethlehem Steel Company Incorporated of Staten Island, New York (hull #8336) as the Binghamton for the Erie Railroad Company of Jersey City, New Jersey.

In 1960, the Erie Railroad Company became the Erie Lackawanna Railroad Company of Jersey City, New Jersey. Where the tug retained her name.

In 1973, the tug was acquired by the Independent Pier Company of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Where she was renamed as the Neptune.

In 1980, the Independent Pier Company was acquired by the McAllister Brothers Towing Company of New York, New York. Where she was renamed as the Reid McAllister.

In 2002, the tug went out of documentation.

In 2004, she was reefed off of the coast of Savannah, Georgia.

Powered by a single, Cleveland 12-178A diesel engine. She was single screw, rated at 1,200 horsepower.
(Paul Strubeck)