Construction is complete on Buccaneer Battle, the new pirate-themed water raft ride. Watch the progress as Buccaneer Battle took shape.

Breaking ground as Buccaner Battle construction begins in Fall 2008. 

Foundation materials arrive and are being laid in place.

Concrete is poured just before winter sets in.

Construction continues during the first snow fall.

Structure walls have been erected surrounding the lagoon's perimeter.

Concrete being sprayed on the structure walls.

The artist is molding the concrete into rocks.

January 7, 2009

The concrete walls are finished.

The concrete is in place and the formation supports are removed.

The metal wire foundation for the loading dock is welded together.

January 29, 2009

The watch tower stand arrives.

The watch tower is installed.

The roof component of the watch tower is being built.

February 10, 2009

The water-pump house structure behind the watch tower is built.

February 16, 2009

The loading station is erected in front of the water-pump house.

February 23, 2009

Construction continues on the loading station.

Buccaneer Battle's exterior signage has been created.

March 4, 2009

The loading station walls are complete.

March 11, 2009

Electricians install cable protective piping.

March 20, 2009

Fence-posts surrounding the ride and bridge framework have been erected.

April 7, 2009

Buccaneer Battle's skull and crossbones flag is raised.

One section of the building façade has been completed.

The framework for the water troughs has been started.

Track installation begins in the loading station.

Construction continues as the installation of water troughs reaches completion.

The Buccaneer Battle boats finally arrive.

May 7, 2009

Six Flags officials inspect the newly installed water cannons.

The large squid is installed into the ride base.

Installation begins on the new themed elements.

Interactive targets are placed throughout the ride.

The pool is filled, and is ready for the boats to set sail.

Buccaneer Battle opened on May 15!