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{{/presale}}The S.S. Tilawa, sometimes referred to as the “Indian Titanic,” was a British India Steam Navigation Company liner that tragically sank during World War II. In November 1942, while carrying silver bullion from Bombay to Durban, South Africa, the ship was hit by Japanese torpedoes and sank in the Indian Ocean. In 2017, an underwater salvage operation recovered 60 tons of silver from the wreck. Now, 10 oz Silver S.S. Tilawa Shipwreck Bars are available for purchase at Provident Metals.
Highlights:
Each 10 oz Silver S.S. Tilawa Shipwreck Bar is housed in protective plastic to ensure it remains in pristine condition. The story of the SS Tilawa, combined with its .999 pure silver content, makes these bars a compelling addition to any collection.
Obverse
On the obverse side of the Silver S.S. Tilawa Shipwreck Bar, a silhouette of the ill-fated ship is the central element of the design. It is accompanied by anchors and stylized waves that are set against a textured background, creating a vivid image of the ships legacy. The inscriptions read SS TILAWA, SHIPWRECK SILVER, and 10 OZ .999 FINE SILVER.
Reverse
The reverse side of the 10 oz Silver S.S. Tilawa Shipwreck Bar features the SS Tilawa moving across the open sea, leaving a wake behind as it sails. The background of the design includes a water ripple effect that mirrors the ocean’s surface, commemorating the ships last voyage and its cargo of silver bullion, which was recovered in 2017. The inscriptions on this side include SS TILAWA and 1942.
History
These bars offer a special connection to history, crafted from silver salvaged from the wreck of the S.S. Tilawa. The ship was struck by a Japanese submarine in 1942, and after resting on the ocean floor for decades, the silver was finally retrieved, bringing a piece of the past to collectors and investors.
Ordering
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