Italy·Flat ride
The Battering Ram
Large swinging ship that rocks forward and backward above an Italian plaza.
Flat ride
Moderate thrill
Any height
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The Battering Ram stats
- Manufacturer
- Intamin
- Model
- Pirate Ship
- Opened
- 1980
- Top speed
- 30 mph
- Height
- 45 ft
- Drop
- 30 ft
- Duration
- 2 min
The Battering Ram is a 45-foot flat ride at Busch Gardens Williamsburg that reaches 30 mph and drops 30 feet. It was built by Intamin, opened in 1980 and lasts about 2 minutes. There's no height requirement.
Before you ride
Small children must be accompanied by a supervising rider.
Expert tip (Nov 2026)
The end seats provide the most dramatic arc with each swing.
💡 Fun facts
- Classic pirate-ship ride
- Open-air swinging motion
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