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Why?, Where?, When?
This ride was installed for the 1987 season. It was built
in the lake that previous played host to the Splash Kats.
These were relocated to the main lake, in a small sectioned
off area. Below the lake Intamin (creators of the Congo River
Rapids), installed a series of thirteen pulleys. Each fibreglass
swan is attached to a cable that runs around these pulleys,
making the swan change direction every 30 seconds or so.
But What
Is It Like?
This ride, although not as exciting as the
other rides in Merrie England does fit very well. The giant
swans 'swimming' around there own small lake which are actually
being pulled from below on a circuit that has bends and crossovers
at a steady few mph pace which is the perfect get a way from
the hustle and bustle of the park. Beware though, once you
are on this ride you're going to be stuck for the next few
minutes so make sure you're not going to miss your coach because
the length of the ride can be deceiving. Up until a few years
ago the Swan Boat was quite an icon for Alton because it appeared
in the general park adverts that are not show any more.
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Present
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Pictures
from the past
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Construction
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your photos
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we can use, especially from the past or construction
periods, then please email them to us at pictures@towersalmanac.com
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