Built in 1999, by Thoma-Sea Boatbuilders of Houma, Louisiana (hull #116) as the Nutmeg State.

The hull was later renamed as the C. Angelo . The unfinished hull was acquired by Gateway Towing of New Haven, Connecticut. (Whether Nutmeg State was the original name for the tug under Gateway's order or not is unclear).

She is a model bow, twin screw (with kort nozzles) ABS loadline certified tug, she is rated at 4,000 horsepower.