What is the history of swing rides?
Pirate ship (ride) – From Wikipedia A pirate ship is a type of amusement ride, 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. 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. There are a number of Swinging Ship-type rides, and multiple manufacturers. Fabbri’s version is known as the Pirate Ship, and can hold 40 passengers. Chance-Morgan’s version is known as the Sea Dragon, but can come in many different themes, such as the “Pharaoh’s Fury”. HUSS’s version is known as the Pirate Boat, and can hold up to 54 passengers in 9 rows. Mulligan’s version is known as the Sea Ray. SDC makes a version called t
