Wheel of Dublin

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The Wheel of Dublin, also known as Revolver,{{Cite web|last=Melia |first=Paul |url=https://www.independent.ie/irish-news/winter-chill-spells-end-for-big-wheel-26797868.html|title=Winter chill spells end for big wheel|newspaper=Irish Independent |date=2011-12-02 |accessdate=2021-04-24}} was a transportable Ferris wheel installation in the Dublin Docklands in the North Wall area of Dublin, Ireland. Commissioned by Harry Crosbie and operated by World Tourist Attractions, it opened to the public in July 2010{{Cite web|url=https://www.irishtimes.com/news/giant-dublin-wheel-gives-bird-s-eye-view-1.861665|title=Giant Dublin wheel gives bird's-eye view|first=Fiona|last=Gartland|newspaper=The Irish Times |date=2010-07-27 |accessdate=2021-04-24}} and was closed and dismantled 16 months later in November 2011.{{Cite web|url=https://www.irishtimes.com/news/wheel-deal-dublin-icon-ships-out-after-16-months-1.16664|title=Wheel deal: Dublin icon ships out after 16 months|first=Genevieve|last=Carbery|newspaper=The Irish Times |date=2011-11-26 |accessdate=2021-04-24}}

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When it was installed, it was reported to be "60 metres high".{{Cite web|last=Dillon |first=Fiona |title=Docks drop wheel plan as Crosbie Eye opens |url=https://www.independent.ie/regionals/herald/news/docks-drop-wheel-plan-as-crosbie-eye-opens-27958278.html |newspaper=The Evening Herald |location=Dublin |date=2010-08-02 |accessdate=2021-04-24}} However, when it was dismantled and moved to York, it was reported as "the 53-metre observation wheel".{{Cite web|url=https://www.yorkpress.co.uk/news/9387292.yorks-new-big-wheel-on-its-way-from-dublin/|title=York’s new big wheel on its way from Dublin|newspaper=The Press|location=York|date=2011-11-26 |accessdate=2021-04-24}}

It weighed 350 tons, had 42 capsules, and a total capacity of 336 passengers.

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Category:Transportable Ferris wheels

Category:Buildings and structures in Dublin (city)

Category:Tourist attractions in Dublin (city)