Thunderbolt was a wooden roller coaster which operated at Savin Rock Amusement Park in West Haven, Connecticut, from 1925 until 1938 when it was destroyed by a hurricane.

[1][5][6] It was quite popular, financially successful, and is thought to have driven at least one other nearby coaster out of business.

[1] In 1936, the Thunderbolt was struck by lightning which caused damage to its mechanical operation.

[1] Its layout was very similar to the Revere Beach Cyclone (another Traver-built coaster).

[1] Although exact speeds are not given, several sources suggest that it was the fastest roller coaster in the world when it was built.