A pirate ship is a type of amusement ride based on pirate ships, consisting of an open, seated gondola (usually in the style of a pirate ship) which swings back and forth, subjecting the rider to various levels of angular momentum. A variant where the riders must pull on ropes to swing the ride is known as a swing boat.
Black Buccaneer at Chessington World of Adventures. Riders at the apex of each swing are typically suspended at around 60 feet (18 metres) above the ground.
The first known predecessor of the ride was invented by Charles Albert Marshall of Tulsa, Oklahoma between 1893 and 1897. This ride was originally called "The Ocean Wave".
The Ocean Wave was first used in the Marshall Bros Circus in 1897. The circus was run by Charles and his brothers Mike, Will, Ed, friends, and family.
Height requirements for this type of ride vary from park to park. For example, Hersheypark, which has a Huss Pirate Boat, has a height requirement of 42 in (107 cm) or more to ride, while at LaRonde, which also has a Huss Pirate Boat, riders must be 52 in (132 cm) or taller. Huss recommends that the lowest a height requirement should be is 39 in (99 cm), but parks can make it higher if they choose to.
There are a number of Swinging Ship-type rides, and multiple manufacturers.
Chance Rides' original version is known as the Sea Dragon which are permanent or two trailer portable models. The later version is known as "Pharaoh's Fury" and could be permanent or transported on one 53-foot trailer.
Fabbri's version is known as the Pirate Ship, and can hold 40 passengers.[1]
HUSS' version is known as the Pirate Boat, and can hold up to 54 passengers in 9 rows.
SBF Visa's version is known as Pirate and can accommodate 32 passengers.[2]
SDC makes a version called the Pirate Ship.
Zamperla's version is known as the Galleon, and has four sizes available, which can hold 33, 42, 54 or 84 passengers.
Zierer's version is known as the Viking Ship and can accommodate 40 passengers.
Metallbau Emmeln's version is known as the Schiffsschaukeln and can accommodate 24/40 passengers.
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Staudenmeyer & Weidmann's version was most iconic from Wicksteed Park's double pirate ship.
VariantsEdit
The Looping Starship, manufactured by Intamin is similar to a pirate ship, except that goes upside down. This gives the rider a feel of zero gravity for a moment as it swings back down while making 360° loops.
Manufactured by Anton Schwarzkopf, the Shuttle Boat is a pirate ship ride which instead of swinging back and forth rides on a half pipe track. This idea would later be adopted by Zamperla and turned into the Rockin' Tug, featuring a ship that rotates about its own axis also.
Swingboat on the Roonkarker Mart-fair (German) in northern Germany.
Some traveling fairs in Europe have pirate ships in which the riders can choose to stand up in cages located at the ends of the ships. These do not go upside down, but do swing to a horizontal position.
The names listed are given by the manufacturers, and individual parks may change the name of the ride itself. Many parks use a Viking Ship theme for their ride. Smaller versions of the ride are often called "Swingboats".
AppearancesEdit
Ride at Sunway Lagoon about to execute a full rotation
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This article needs additional citations for verification Please help improve this article by adding citations to reliable sources Unsourced material may be challenged and removed Find sources Pirate ship ride news newspapers books scholar JSTOR January 2016 Learn how and when to remove this template message A pirate ship is a type of amusement ride based on pirate ships consisting of an open seated gondola usually in the style of a pirate ship which swings back and forth subjecting the rider to various levels of angular momentum A variant where the riders must pull on ropes to swing the ride is known as a swing boat Black Buccaneer at Chessington World of Adventures Riders at the apex of each swing are typically suspended at around 60 feet 18 metres above the ground The first known predecessor of the ride was invented by Charles Albert Marshall of Tulsa Oklahoma between 1893 and 1897 This ride was originally called The Ocean Wave The Ocean Wave was first used in the Marshall Bros Circus in 1897 The circus was run by Charles and his brothers Mike Will Ed friends and family Contents 1 Height requirements 2 Pirate ship rides 3 Variants 4 Appearances 5 Former appearances 6 References 7 External linksHeight requirements EditHeight requirements for this type of ride vary from park to park For example Hersheypark which has a Huss Pirate Boat has a height requirement of 42 in 107 cm or more to ride while at LaRonde which also has a Huss Pirate Boat riders must be 52 in 132 cm or taller Huss recommends that the lowest a height requirement should be is 39 in 99 cm but parks can make it higher if they choose to Pirate ship rides Edit A ride with Viking theme at LinnanmakiThere are a number of Swinging Ship type rides and multiple manufacturers Chance Rides original version is known as the Sea Dragon which are permanent or two trailer portable models The later version is known as Pharaoh s Fury and could be permanent or transported on one 53 foot trailer Fabbri s version is known as the Pirate Ship and can hold 40 passengers 1 HUSS version is known as the Pirate Boat and can hold up to 54 passengers in 9 rows Intamin version is called Bounty Mulligan s version is known as the Sea Ray SBF Visa s version is known as Pirate and can accommodate 32 passengers 2 SDC makes a version called the Pirate Ship Zamperla s version is known as the Galleon and has four sizes available which can hold 33 42 54 or 84 passengers Zierer s version is known as the Viking Ship and can accommodate 40 passengers Metallbau Emmeln s version is known as the Schiffsschaukeln and can accommodate 24 40 passengers Helmut Hauser DAL Amusements Staudenmeyer amp Weidmann s version was most iconic from Wicksteed Park s double pirate ship Variants EditThe Looping Starship manufactured by Intamin is similar to a pirate ship except that goes upside down This gives the rider a feel of zero gravity for a moment as it swings back down while making 360 loops Manufactured by Anton Schwarzkopf the Shuttle Boat is a pirate ship ride which instead of swinging back and forth rides on a half pipe track This idea would later be adopted by Zamperla and turned into the Rockin Tug featuring a ship that rotates about its own axis also Swingboat on the Roonkarker Mart fair German in northern Germany Some traveling fairs in Europe have pirate ships in which the riders can choose to stand up in cages located at the ends of the ships These do not go upside down but do swing to a horizontal position The names listed are given by the manufacturers and individual parks may change the name of the ride itself Many parks use a Viking Ship theme for their ride Smaller versions of the ride are often called Swingboats Appearances Edit Ride at Sunway Lagoon about to execute a full rotationAnchor s Away Enchanted Kingdom Barco Pirata Pola Park Bateau Pirate La Ronde Bateau pirate Le Pal Berserker Kings Dominion The Battering Ram Busch Gardens Williamsburg Bluebeard s Bounty Kentucky Kingdom The Blade 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Viikinkilaiva Sarkanniemi Viking Star City Viking Fury Kings Island Viking s Rage Canada s Wonderland Vindjammer Europa ParkFormer appearances Edit Buccaneer Geauga Lake Canoa Krakatoa Six Flags Mexico The Galleon Camelot Theme Park Galleon Santa s Village AZoosment Park and Bowcraft Amusement Park Pirate Alabama Adventure Pirate Ship Astroland Sea World The Great Escape Sea Dragon Morey s Piers closed because the mast broke off the ride Ghost Town in the Sky in Maggie Valley NC and Indiana Beach DelGrosso s Amusement Park Sea Ray Martin s Fantasy Island Sturmschiff Holiday Park The Galleon Kiddieland Amusement Park Bounty s Revenge Adventure World in Perth Black Buccaneer Chessington World Of AdventuresReferences Edit Fabbri Group Amusements rides manufacturer fabbrigroup com Archived from the original on 2016 09 19 PIRATE 32 Thrill Rides Thrill rides category SBF Rides sbfrides com Archived from the original on 2016 04 30 Retrieved 2016 01 16 Adventureland Resort www adventurelandresort com Archived from the original on 2020 05 20 Retrieved 2020 03 31 External links Edit Wikimedia Commons has media related to Pirate ship ride Chance Morgan Fabbri Group Intamin SDC Rides Zamperla HUSS Double Pirate Ship Ride by Kallenkoop Retrieved from https en wikipedia org w index php title Pirate ship ride amp oldid 1163419951, wikipedia, wiki, book, books, library,
