The SS Tilawa, also known as the Indian Titanic, met its unfortunate fate during World War II when it was sunk by Japanese torpedoes while on a voyage from Bombay, India, to Durban, South Africa. The wreck took down 2,364 silver bars to the bottom of the Indian Ocean. In 2017, a covert salvage operation recovered around 60 tons of silver from the shipwreck, and now, a part of that maritime history is available. 1 oz S.S. Tilawa Silver Rounds are now offered by BGASC.

Highlights:

• Ships inside a protective plastic flip, a tube of 20, or a box of 500!
• Silver refined from the SS Tilawa shipwreck!
• Special Tilawa Shipwreck Silver series!
• Contains 1 Troy oz of .999 pure silver.
• The obverse shows the SS Tilawa and a map of its last journey.
• The reverse depicts the SS Tilawa sailing calmly.

Each 1 oz S.S. Tilawa Silver Round arrives in protective flips, tubes of 20, or boxes of 500 and is struck from silver recovered from the shipwreck itself. This makes the rounds not just collectible but also historical pieces.

Obverse

The obverse of the S.S. Tilawa Silver Round displays a design that captures the ship mid-journey, along with a map marking its final route from Bombay to Durban.

Reverse

On the reverse, youll see the SS Tilawa sailing peacefully on the open sea. The image shows the ship from behind as it embarks on what would become its ill-fated last voyage, carrying silver for minting in South Africa.

History

The SS Tilawa Shipwreck Silver Series gives collectors a unique way to own a piece of history. The SS Tilawa was a British India Steam Navigation Company liner that tragically sank on November 23, 1942, when torpedoed by a Japanese submarine. For decades, the wreck remained undiscovered along with the 60 tons of silver bullion it carried, until its recovery in 2017.

Ordering

If you have any questions about these silver rounds, BGASC customer service is here to help at 888-992-4272, through online chat, or by email.