HMS Conundrum

HMS Conundrum was the unofficial name given to the large CONUN drums used for laying the PLUTO pipeline. They were 30 foot diameter and weighed 250 tons.

Views of "HMS Conundrum" components

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. Pipe being wound onto a Conundrum, June 1944.  A Conundrum loaded with pipe, ready to be towed across the Channel. 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. A Conundrum being towed across the English Channel laying out pipe behind it.