HMS Conundrum was the unofficial name given to the large drums used for laying the World War II Normandy landings PLUTO pipeline. [1] The drums were cone-ended, hence the abbreviation CONUN and were used in the sea, hence subsequent ship HMS Conundrum nickname. [2] They were 30 feet in diameter and weighed 250 tons. [2] [3] [4] [5]
Views of "HMS Conundrum" components
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A Conundrum being moved into position into a specially constructed dock in preparation for the winding on of the pipe. -
Pipe being wound onto a Conundrum, June 1944. -
A Conundrum loaded with pipe, ready to be towed across the Channel. -
A Conundrum being towed across the English Channel laying out pipe behind it.
