Iconic Taj Mahal Houseboat Sinking in Sausalito

The Taj Mahal, one of the most famous houseboats in Sausalito, is sinking following a recent storm in the Bay Area.

The houseboat is a miniature version of the Taj Mahal in India. It has marble floors, a wine cellar, solarium, sauna and secret elevator.

A land developer and vineyard entrepreneur built it back in the 1970’s.

As of Thursday night, two days after the most recent storm, the famous Taj Mahal houseboat is “below that” and it’s sinking.

The houseboat has taken on at least four feet of water and the boat’s owners posted photos of some of its damage from inside on it’s Instagram page Thursday afternoon.

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