Sea Dragon (roller coaster)

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Sea Dragon

Location Jungle Jack's Landing
Type Wood
Status Open
Opened 1956
Manufacturer Philadelphia Toboggan Company
Designer John C. Allen
Track layout Figure Eight
Lift/launch system Chain lift hill
Height 37 ft (11 m)
Length 1,320 ft (400 m)
Max speed 35 mph (56 km/h)
Inversions 0
Duration 1:30
Max vertical angle 45°
Capacity 640 riders per hour
Cost $2.00
Height restriction 3 ft 6 in (110 cm)
Sea Dragon at RCDB
Pictures of Sea Dragon at RCDB

The Sea Dragon is a junior wooden roller coaster located at Jungle Jack's Landing in Powell, Ohio.

The coaster was built by the Philadelphia Toboggan Company and began operating in 1956. It recently celebrated its 50th birthday in 2006. The Sea Dragon was originally called Jet Flyer, but changed its name sometime in the 1970's (?).

The coaster has one four-car train. Riders are seated two across with two rows per car, giving the coaster a capacity of 16 riders.

A picture from the 50's when the Sea Dragon when it was named Jet Flyer.  The carousel in the picture still runs, now at the connecting zoo.
A picture from the 50's when the Sea Dragon when it was named Jet Flyer. The carousel in the picture still runs, now at the connecting zoo.