Lotus, Motor yacht in Lake Union, Seattle, US
The Lotus motor vessel measures 85 feet in length with a beam of 12.5 feet and accommodates ten guests plus four crew members.
Built in 1909 for lawyer Maurice McMicken, the Lotus held the distinction of being the largest private motor yacht on the United States west coast.
The Motor Vessel Lotus Foundation maintains this vessel at the Historic Ships Wharf, preserving maritime engineering techniques from the early 1900s.
Visitors can examine the vessel at the Center for Wooden Boats in Seattle, where educational programs showcase maritime engineering and vessel preservation.
The vessel features a Globe gas-distillate engine generating 80 horsepower and maintains a substantial fuel range of 1,500 miles.
Location: Seattle
GPS coordinates: 47.62830,-122.33700
Latest update: September 23, 2025 14:24
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