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Operation Pluto (Pipe Lines Under The Ocean) where pipes were layed under the English
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Operation Pluto (Pipe Lines Under The Ocean) where pipes were layed under the English
Operation Pluto (Pipe Lines Under The Ocean) where pipes were layed under the English Channel by which Allied Armies in Europe were nourished during WWII.
The scheme was developed by Arthur Hartley, chief engineer with the Anglo-Iranian Oil Company. Allied forces on the European continent required a tremendous amount of fuel. Pipelines were considered necessary to relieve dependence on oil tankers.
Picture shows: The Hais cable passing round the cable drum for controlling the speed of laying.
This picture demonstrates the flexibility of the cable.
May 1945
Official
Reach plc
Mirrorpix
France
Media ID 21903800
© Mirrorpix
Energy Engineering Fuel Royal Navy Supply
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This print captures a pivotal moment in history during World War II - Operation Pluto (Pipe Lines Under The Ocean). As the Allied Armies in Europe fought for victory, their sustenance relied heavily on a groundbreaking engineering feat. Developed by Arthur Hartley, chief engineer with the Anglo-Iranian Oil Company, this ingenious scheme involved laying pipes under the treacherous English Channel. The demand for fuel was insatiable as Allied forces pushed forward on the European continent. To ensure an uninterrupted supply and reduce dependence on vulnerable oil tankers, pipelines became indispensable. In this image from May 1945, we witness the Hais cable gracefully passing around a cable drum used to control its laying speed. What makes this picture truly remarkable is its depiction of the cable's flexibility. It serves as a testament to human ingenuity and determination amidst conflict. The success of Operation Pluto not only provided vital energy resources but also exemplified how collaboration between military forces and private enterprises can yield extraordinary results. As we delve into this snapshot from the forties, let us remember those who played crucial roles in securing our freedom during WWII – from engineers like Arthur Hartley to brave soldiers who depended on these pipelines for their survival. This photograph stands as a tribute to their unwavering spirit and resourcefulness that shaped history forever.
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