The SS Tilawa, sometimes referred to as the “Indian Titanic,” met a tragic end in the Indian Ocean during World War II when Japanese torpedoes sank the ship. En route from Bombay to Durban, it never completed its journey. Along with the many lives lost, 2,364 silver bars sank to the ocean floor. In 2017, a secret recovery mission salvaged roughly 60 tons of this silver, sparking interest and debate. Now, 100 oz S.S. Tilawa Shipwreck Silver Bars are available from BullionMax.

Bar Highlights:

• Arrives in protective plastic!
• Part of the Tilawa Shipwreck Silver Series!
• Refined with silver from the wreck of the S.S. Tilawa!
• Contains 100 Troy oz of .999 pure silver.
• The obverse features an S.S. Tilawa emblem with a wave-textured background.
• On the reverse is a depiction of the S.S. Tilawa sailing the Indian Ocean.

Each 100 oz S.S. Tilawa Shipwreck Silver Bar offered here comes sealed in protective plastic. These bars have been refined using silver retrieved from the wreckage of the S.S. Tilawa, which sank in the Indian Ocean during WWII.

The SS Tilawa Shipwreck Silver Series allows you to own a piece of history. The Tilawa was a British India Steam Navigation Company liner that was torpedoed by a Japanese submarine on November 23, 1942. The ship was carrying 60 tons of silver bullion at the time. After decades underwater, the wreck was rediscovered in 2014, and a salvage mission in 2017 successfully recovered the lost silver. This collection includes newly minted bars, like this one, made from the shipwreck’s silver, keeping the story of the Tilawa and its treasure alive.

On the obverse of the 100 oz S.S. Tilawa Shipwreck Silver Bar, you’ll find an emblem symbolizing the S.S. Tilawa. This circular design features the ship’s silhouette above stylized waves, with the vessel’s name and series title surrounding the emblem. Below this, the bar’s silver weight and purity are marked.

The reverse side of the bar showcases an image of the S.S. Tilawa sailing across calm waters. The background has a ripple effect, representing the ocean waves where the ship met its fate.

If you have any questions about buying silver bullion bars, feel free to reach out. BullionMax customer service is available at 800-729-3202, online via our web chat, and through email.