The sinking of the S.S. Tilawa in November 1942 stands as one of the lesser-known yet significant tragedies of World War II in the Indian Ocean. A Japanese submarine torpedoed the British India Steam Navigation Company vessel while it was making its journey from Bombay to Mombasa and Durban. Tragically, 280 lives were lost, and the ship was carrying 2,364 silver bullion bars. These bars were recovered from the ocean floor in 2017, offering you a rare opportunity to own a piece of history that was raised from a depth of about 2,800 meters. Right now, the S.S. Tilawa Shipwreck Silver Faceplates are available at BGASC.

Highlights:

• Ships in a secure protective box!
• Silver recovered from the depths of the Indian Ocean after over 70 years!
• Each faceplate is cut from an original silver bar from the wreck!
• Contains approximately 100 Troy oz of .999 pure silver.

The S.S. Tilawa Shipwreck Silver Faceplate is an incredibly rare collectible that offers a direct link to this historic maritime tragedy. Weighing approximately 100 Troy ounces, these faceplates were cut from larger 1,000 Troy ounce silver bars that were part of the sunken cargo of the S.S. Tilawa. They arrive securely packed in protective boxes for delivery.

The Bar

Each of these faceplates connects you to that history, as they were carefully shaved from the original silver bars that had been on the ocean floor for decades. This is a rare opportunity to own a tangible piece of the S.S. Tilawas tragic story, with silver that was originally refined during World War II.

The History

When the S.S. Tilawa sank in 1942, it was transporting a cargo of silver bullion bars, intended for refining into coinage in South Africa. After the ship went down, the silver cargo remained at the bottom of the Indian Ocean for over 70 years, at a depth of roughly 2,800 meters, until it was recovered in 2017 by Argentum Exploration Ltd.

Ordering

For any questions about these extraordinary faceplates, please feel free to ask. BGASC customer service is available at 888-992-4272, online via our web chat, or by email.