Black Warrior Marine / Towboat U.S. Bayfield

09/04/2026

Wednesday morning, David Duffy, our marina harbor master, co-worker, friend, big brother, leader, healer and mentor took his last breath after a day and a half battle in the ICU with septic shock. He was surrounded by family and loved ones.

Dave was a one of a kind soul. Most people that knew him or even heard the name Dave Duffy, or his alias "Dahveed Doovay" as he would say.... had nothing but the best things to say about him. Words cannot express how caring, generous, loving, fun, funny, positive, uplifting and strong he was. He touched the lives of so many over the years and will greatly be missed and remembered forever.

Our towing operations will be suspended during the funeral service tomorrow, Saturday at 1200.

Roy's Point Marina fuel dock service will also be suspended during the service tomorrow, Saturday at 1200.

David M. Duffy, age 58, of Bayfield, passed away, Wednesday, September 2, 2026 at Essentia Health - St. Marys Medical Center in Duluth, MN. He was born July 6, 1968 in Ashland, WI, the son of Dorothy Peterson Charette Duffy and Andy Anderson. David was preceded in death by his

08/28/2026

Another long towing day for us yesterday....

Here we are heading out 60 miles to assist a vessel with intermittent engine issues, half way between Isle Royale and Bayfield, WI.

Our primary towboat is equipped with AIS and Starlink, which is facilitative for offshore communication and navigation.

08/11/2026

The lake was like glass.

08/11/2026

Traveled 70 miles north to tow a member into Grand Mariais, MN last night, after they had transmission issues 25 miles north of Outer Island, WI.

Near or far, we are there to assist you.

08/05/2026

How it was vs. How it's going.

Salvage and recovery is what we do.

We Refloat Sunken Boats.

08/02/2026

Enroute to deliver gas to a stranded vessel off Michigan Island last night.

07/30/2026

Beautiful morning out here today.

Towing one back from Jullian Bay to Madeline Island Yacht Club.

07/29/2026

Bodhi says it's a little foggy for a tow this morning.

07/27/2026

North side of Oak Island this morning, responding to a submerged and aground vessel.