Great Wheel
| Name | Great Wheel |
|---|---|
| Height | 94m (308ft) |
| Diameter | 82.3m (270ft) |
| Opened | 7/17/1895 |
| Country | UK |
| Location | Earls Court; London |
| Number of Cabins | 40 |
| Passengers per Cabin | 40 |
| Seating Capacity | 1600 |
| Hourly Capacity | 4800 |
| Ride Duration (minutes) | 20 |
| Climate Controlled | No |
| Construction Cost | Unknown |
| Status | Defunct |
| Design/Manufacturer | Adam Gaddelin and Gareth Watson |
| Type | |
| Number of Turns (Rotations) Per Ride | |
| VIP Area | |
| Ticket Cost to Ride |
Additional Notes: The Great Wheel carried two and a half million passengers in its lifetime. It was the world’s tallest Ferris wheel from 1895 to 1900. The Great Wheel opened on 7/17/1895 in Earls Court; London, UK. The observation wheel is 308 feet tall. There are 40 cabins capable of holding up to 40 people at one time resulting in a seating capacity of 1600 passengers. The duration of the ride was 20 minutes, resulting in a total capacity of 4800 people per hour.
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Last revised on: 6/3/2013 9:21:05 PM
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