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In July 1909, Earl Sands, 14, suffered a badly crushed leg after his leg became caught beneath the platform. It took three stitches to close a gash in the leg below the knee.<ref name=":0" /> | In July 1909, Earl Sands, 14, suffered a badly crushed leg after his leg became caught beneath the platform. It took three stitches to close a gash in the leg below the knee.<ref name=":0" /> | ||
During the North Side Chamber of Commerce outing in 1910, the Ocean Wave collapsed from the weight of a hundred children. James | During the North Side Chamber of Commerce outing in 1910, the Ocean Wave collapsed from the weight of a hundred children. James Higgins, 13, suffered from four broken ribs and Forest Husten suffered an amputation of his right thumb.<ref>"Mechanical Swing." ''Columbus Evening Dispatch.'' 25 May 1910. Pg. 8.</ref> | ||
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Revision as of 01:31, 31 July 2024
Ocean Wave
| Type | Rotating ride Swinging Ride |
|---|---|
| Park Section | Unknown |
| Built | 1909 |
| Opened | 1909 |
| Closed | Unknown |
The Ocean Wave was a mechanical swinging ride at Olentangy Park installed in 1909.[1] It was an amusement device that was made to imitate the motion of a boat in the water.[2] Although found on playgrounds, this ride is often called a "witch's hat," but this version appears to have been much bigger.
Injuries
In July 1909, Earl Sands, 14, suffered a badly crushed leg after his leg became caught beneath the platform. It took three stitches to close a gash in the leg below the knee.[2]
During the North Side Chamber of Commerce outing in 1910, the Ocean Wave collapsed from the weight of a hundred children. James Higgins, 13, suffered from four broken ribs and Forest Husten suffered an amputation of his right thumb.[3]