THE VICTORIX
FIRING RANGE
(1973 - 1993)
GENERAL INFORMATION
The Victorix Firing Range was located in Scandinavia, where the Sea Dragon is today. The Victorix was an Actual Firing Range with working Replicas of Man-O-War cannons. The cannons could be Fired at Floating Targets in the Water below. This ship was a 110 foot tall three-masted schooner that was originally part of Worlds of Fun's Trio of Ships, the others being the Cotton Blossom and the U.S.S. Henrietta.
HISTORY OF THE VICTORIX
The Victorix was originally constructed in 1950 for the movie "The Running Of The Tide" which was cancelled during production. In 1952 is was converted to a whaling ship and re-christened as the Nathan Ross for the 1953 movie "All The Brothers Were Valient". The art director of this film, Randall Duell, was to become the architect and the designer of Worlds Of Fun. After being in several movies the Victorix was auctioned off during Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer's studio auction. It was bought at the auction by Worlds Of Fun and then moved to the park in time for the Grand Opening on May 26, 1973.
INTERSTING FACTS
The name Victorix's origin is unknown, however it is the female version of victory. So, the Ship was probably named "The Victory". Truly, it earned its named as lady victory at Worlds Of Fun for it will always be remembered.