1-oz Silver SS Tilawa Shipwreck Bar BU

Silver Bars Made From World War II-Era Shipwreck Treasure

During World War II, the Imperial Japanese Navy deployed several submarines to the Indian Ocean in an attempt to disrupt Allied shipping between Europe and the Dutch East Indies. Among those ships that were sunk was the SS Tilawa, an ocean liner owned by the British India Steam Navigation Company. The 10,000-ton steam passenger liner was torpedoed and sunk by Japanese submarine Matsu on November 23, 1942 while in route from Bombay, India to Durban, South Africa. In addition to 280 people killed in the attack, more than 2,300 bars of silver bullion were lost. This silver was on its way to the South African Mint where it was to be struck into coinage. Today, that silver cargo is valued at more than $43 million and was at the center of a legal battle between salvagers and the government of South Africa.

Authentic Silver Bullion From The Wreck Of The SS Tilawa

Nicknamed the “Indian Titanic” in reference to its great loss of life similar to the sinking of the RMS Titanic in 1912, the Tilawa and its treasure was discovered by marine salvagers in 2017. Now, gleaming silver bars made from the original silver bullion bars recovered from the shipwreck are being made available to a discerning public looking for authentic pieces of World War II-era history. Here you can secure a rectangular 50 mm x 29 mm bar struck in a Troy ounce of highly pure 99.9% fine silver that shows the Tilawa in its final resting place, on the bottom of the ocean floor, with the date of its sinking. The obverse design showcases the SS Tilawa emblem with the identifying phrase “Shipwreck Silver” with a wave motif in the background.

Don’t Miss Your Chance To Own A Piece Of World War II History

Don’t miss your chance to own a piece of World War II history with this One-Ounce Silver SS Tilawa Shipwreck Bar. Plus, each piece comes in gleaming Brilliant Uncirculated (BU) condition with razor-sharp details that crisp and crystal clear. Quantities are limited so act fast!