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Guests must be 0.9 metres to ride, guests under 1.1 metres must be accompanied by an adult.

Caution: Black Buccaneer is classed as a thrill ride, and may not be suitable for smaller riders.
Manufacturer: Huss
Height: Up to 60 feet
Time: 2 minutes approx
Year Opened: 1988
On Ride Photo: No
Intensity: Experienced Adventures
Family Specific designed?: No
Previous Names: Smugglers Galleon
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Climb on board the Swinging ship!

Another Chessington classic ride, and possibly the most under estimated ride at Chessington, that is the Black Buccaneer!

This massive swinging ship may be a fairly common ride, however this one is one of the largest of its type in the UK, and still after all these years, really packs a punch.

Climb on board in rows of 5, before swinging back and forth at heights of upto 60 feet, which may not look to much from the queue line, but this is also a ride that is sunk into the ground, and once on board, seems a long way up!

Take note the low height restriction for this ride, and act with caution for younger adventurers. there is a single lapbar that doesn't even come close to you, and this type of ride gives you massive air time, and extensive periods where you feel you'll come out of your seat, which may scare younder riders.

This is an excellent ride, and is now classed for thrill riders!
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