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King County honors Captain Dan Crabill for 16 years piloting Water Taxi operations
Summary
King County Council recognized Captain Dan Crabill on July 22 for 16 years of service with the King County Water Taxi, highlighting his role in launching the service, training crews and an incident in 2023 when his actions diverted a container barge from the Seattle waterfront.
The Metropolitan King County Council on July 22 presented a proclamation honoring Captain Dan Crabill on the occasion of his retirement after 16 years with the King County Water Taxi.
Councilmember Teresa Mosqueda and Councilmember Lisa Herbold led the recognition in the council chamber and played a King County TV video that described Crabill as the original captain for the water taxi service launched in February 2009. Metro Transit and other speakers credited Crabill with training early crews, advising on vessel design, and helping to steward service growth between downtown Seattle, West Seattle and Vashon Island.
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