Fact File: The Blade
| First Installed |
1980 |
| Location |
Forbidden Valley |
| Relocated In |
1997 |
| Previous Names |
Pirate Ship |
| Previous Locations |
Springfield Centre |
| Manufacturer |
Huss |
| Type Of Ride |
Pirate Boat |
| Ride Height |
66ft / 20m |
| Weight |
28 tons |
| Power Consumption |
105kW |
| Ride Duration |
Approx. 1 minute, 30 seconds |
| Queue Time |
5 - 15 minutes |
| Capacity |
45 |
| Throughput |
1,200 people per hour |
| Seating Arrangement |
1 gondola, 9 rows, 5 people per row |
| When To Ride |
Anytime |
| Restraint Type |
Lap bar |
| Height Restriction |
Must be at least 0.9 metres. 0.9 - 1.1 metres if accompanied by adult |
| Property Security |
Leave property on platform |
| First Timers Sit |
Middle of boat |
| Thrill Seekers Sit |
Ends of boat for most air time |
| Ride Photography |
No |