Pirate ship (ride)

A swinging ship (also swing boat ) is a local carnivals widespread ride. The swing itself is usually not suspended on ropes, but on a steel structure. The rocking platforms for passengers traditionally take the form of ships.

Smaller ship swings are more driven by muscle force by electric motors. In the latter case, the drive is done with the help of a stationary tire that drives the smooth underside of the ship rocking.

By changing the direction of rotation of the motor or by active focus change of the passenger (muscle force) the swing boat will be rocking. There are also boat swings that rotate while driving. Therefore, such a construction is virtually a cross between a ship rocking and carousel dar.

Some swinging ship types can also roll over. Depending on the design sit secured with safety brackets passengers in such rides with his head up or down when the swing boat has reached the highest point. Rollover ship swings, in which the passenger is always with his head sitting up are also referred to as a Flying Carpet. Muscle-powered rollover swings are also called circular swings.

Swingboat brakeman

The ship's swing brakeman is the person who slows down the swing slowly with a lever after the travel time and also a pejorative synonym for low-skilled assistants.