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The [[Ocean Wave]] was a swinging ride at Olentangy Park installed in [[1909 Season|1909]].<ref>"Olentangy." ''Columbus Evening Dispatch.'' 11 April 1909. Pg. 5.</ref> It was an amusement device that was made to imitate the motion of a boat in the water.<ref name=":0">"Boy Injured at Buckeye Outing." ''Columbus Evening Dispatch''. 19 July 1909. Pg. 2.</ref> Although found on playgrounds, this ride is often called a "witch's hat," but this version appears to have been much bigger. | The [[Ocean Wave]] was a mechanical swinging ride at Olentangy Park installed in [[1909 Season|1909]].<ref>"Olentangy." ''Columbus Evening Dispatch.'' 11 April 1909. Pg. 5.</ref> It was an amusement device that was made to imitate the motion of a boat in the water.<ref name=":0">"Boy Injured at Buckeye Outing." ''Columbus Evening Dispatch''. 19 July 1909. Pg. 2.</ref> Although found on playgrounds, this ride is often called a "witch's hat," but this version appears to have been much bigger. | ||
== Injuries == | == 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.<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 Wiggins, 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> | |||
== References == | == References == | ||
Revision as of 01:49, 30 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 Wiggins, 13, suffered from four broken ribs and Forest Husten suffered an amputation of his right thumb.[3]