MV Lotus Foundation

MV Lotus Foundation 1909 Historic Cruising Houseboat managed by the non-profit MV Lotus Foundation. Lodging & Event Venue She is mostly original and true to her original purpose.

M/V Lotus was launched in 1909 during the Alaska-Yukon-Pacific Exposition in Seattle, Washington. Using the most talented marine engineers and architects and shipyard details in design and construction, she represents a bygone era in Pacific Northwest History. Her sturdy design is capable and handsome on the water - but step inside and your first words will likely be "Wow". Extremely comfortable a

nd spacious - commodious was the word of the day - she sleeps 10 with 2 baths (one a shower and the other a full size claw foot tub), has a wonderful craftsman main saloon, a spacious galley, and view-affording pilot house. 70 feet of covered deck and lots of comfortable seating makes a wonderful gathering spot for a gathering or event.

We celebrate May as the birthday month for our beautiful houseboat Lotus! Built at the Sloan Shipyard in Seattle and la...
05/18/2025

We celebrate May as the birthday month for our beautiful houseboat Lotus! Built at the Sloan Shipyard in Seattle and launched at the foot of Hancock Street, she was designed to navigate the Salish Sea and Inside Passage to the Juneau area. This first official photo was taken by Asahel Curtis!

A couple of feathered visitors making use of the Lotus barge on this sunny afternoon!
04/30/2025

A couple of feathered visitors making use of the Lotus barge on this sunny afternoon!

It's a lovely day on Lake Union and the MV Lotus has a new neighbor in Slip 6 - Schooner Lavengro, now part of the North...
04/18/2025

It's a lovely day on Lake Union and the MV Lotus has a new neighbor in Slip 6 - Schooner Lavengro, now part of the Northwest Schooneŕ. Society

Merry Christmas from the M/V Lotus!
12/25/2024

Merry Christmas from the M/V Lotus!

After the rain 🌧- Lotus is the pot of gold at the end of the rainbow. 🌈
10/21/2024

After the rain 🌧- Lotus is the pot of gold at the end of the rainbow. 🌈

While doing some maintenance work Saturday, one of our volunteers caught a glimpse of The Center for Wooden Boats’ lovel...
10/15/2024

While doing some maintenance work Saturday, one of our volunteers caught a glimpse of The Center for Wooden Boats’ lovely Steam Vessel Puffin on a training outing.

It’s a moody morning here in Seattle, but all the better to enjoy on our upper deck with a hot cup of tea. Riley (our fr...
09/28/2024

It’s a moody morning here in Seattle, but all the better to enjoy on our upper deck with a hot cup of tea. Riley (our freshly-installed board secretary) will be giving tours this afternoon. Don’t hesitate to stop by and say hello!

I happened to check out the Lake Union Park website and front and center is a panoramic photo of MOHAI and the Historic ...
09/21/2024

I happened to check out the Lake Union Park website and front and center is a panoramic photo of MOHAI and the Historic Ships Wharf, including MV Lotus, the 1909 Cruising Houseboat. There is lots to see and do at Lake Union Park. Come for a weekend tour of Lotus (the big white boat on the left).

https://www.atlakeunionpark.org/

Tonight (Sunday 7-7-24) at 7:00 pm PDT on Cascade PBS is the broadcast premiere of ASAHEL: The Curtis Collection, a look...
07/07/2024

Tonight (Sunday 7-7-24) at 7:00 pm PDT on Cascade PBS is the broadcast premiere of ASAHEL: The Curtis Collection, a look at the legacy of photographer Asahel Curtis and the Washington State Historical Society's effort to make more than 50,000 of his historic images available to the public. And we have a photo taken by him of MV Lotus on launch day in May 1909!

Another MV Lotus sighting! And gratulations to our next door neighbor on the Historic Ships Wharf - Tordenskjold is now...
02/22/2024

Another MV Lotus sighting! And gratulations to our next door neighbor on the Historic Ships Wharf - Tordenskjold is now on the National Register of Historic Places! MV Lotus has been on the Register for many years. ❤️

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Historic Ships Wharf At Lake Union Park, Seattle/1010 Valley Street
Seattle, WA
98109

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Saturday 11am - 4pm
Sunday 11am - 4pm

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+14252439641

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