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Maelstrom (Drayton Manor)

Ride in the United Kingdom
Maelstrom
Drayton Manor Resort
Location Drayton Bassett, Staffordshire, England, UK
Coordinates 52°36′45″N 1°42′51″W / 52.612522°N 1.714263°W / 52.612522; -1.714263
Status Operating since 2002
Rider height 130 cm minimum
Statistics
Manufacturer Intamin
Product Gyro Swing
Capacity 32 per cycle
Height 23.9 metres

Maelstrom is an outward-facing frisbee ride located at Drayton Manor Resort in England, UK. Opening in 2002, it was the second Gyro Swing installation from Intamin.[1] The theme is based on a surf village that has been wrecked in a storm.[2]

Etymology

A maelstrom is a powerful whirlpool in the sea or a river.

References

  1. "06 Jul 2002, page 119 - The Daily Telegraph at Newspapers.com". Newspapers.com. Retrieved 2024-07-03.
  2. Maelstrom, Drayton Manor - Coaster Kingdom
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