The S.S. Tilawas tragic sinking in November 1942 marks one of the lesser-known, yet impactful maritime events of World War II in the Indian Ocean. A Japanese submarine torpedoed the British India Steam Navigation Company vessel while it was en route from Bombay to Mombasa and Durban. Along with the 280 lives lost, the ship was carrying 2,364 silver bullion bars. These bars were recovered from the ocean floor in 2017, providing you with the rare chance to own a piece of history pulled from the depths of the ocean. Right now, the S.S. Tilawa Shipwreck Silver Faceplates are available at Provident Metals.

Highlights:

• Delivered in a protective box!
• Silver recovered from the ocean floor after 70 years of resting at 2,800 meters!
• Each faceplate was cut from an original silver bar from the wreck!
• Contains approximately 100 Troy oz of .999 pure silver.

Each S.S. Tilawa Shipwreck Silver Faceplate weighs roughly 100 Troy ounces and is a direct connection to the historic sinking of the S.S. Tilawa. These faceplates were carefully cut from larger 1,000 Troy ounce silver bars that were part of the ships cargo. They come in secure, protective boxes for shipping.

The Bar

These unique faceplates are a true collectors item, with the silver inside each piece originally refined during World War II. After the recovery, the silver was carefully shaved off the original bars, each weighing 100 Troy ounces. This is a rare chance to own a piece of the shipwreck’s story.

The History

When the S.S. Tilawa sank in 1942, it was carrying a large load of silver bullion bars destined for refinement into coinage in South Africa. These bars were lost with the ship and remained on the bottom of the Indian Ocean for over 70 years, at a depth of about 2,800 meters, before being recovered in 2017 by Argentum Exploration Ltd.

Ordering

If you have any questions about these historic faceplates, dont hesitate to reach out. Provident Metals customer service is available at 1-800-313-3315, online via our web chat, or by email.