Mermaid Torpedo Plaque

[Mr.Jerry D]

I just picked up an old chalkware relief plaque of 3 mermaids wrestling with a torpedo. I believe it is a reproduction of metal plaque somewhere. But I am wondering if anyone knows the history or significance. It has some markings but they were obscured by the casting process. I will post photos this weekend.

[Gerdan]

Do you think your plaque is similar to this one ?

http://www.auktion-dannenberg.de/ufI...67&i_id=402430

Gerdan

[Mr.Jerry D]

yes, that is it~!
What is a "Grundgänger" ?

[Gerdan]

http://209.85.129.132/search?q=cache...lnk&cd=5&gl=de

and an other one

Gerdan

[Gerdan]

A torpedo which did not reach it's aim (the enemy ship) and goes down to the ground (german: Grund) of the sea. It's called "Grundgänger".

Gerdan