Imagine owning a vintage artifact or commemorative collectible made with authentic silver from a famous ship that sank during the biggest war of them all, World War II! This offer features silver rounds, bars, and granules made from full-sized bars recovered from the British ocean liner S.S. Tilawa - over 75 years after it was sunk following a tragic torpedo attack from a Japanese submarine.
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The Plight of the S.S. Tilawa
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Dubbed “The Indian Titanic” due to its size and prestige, the S.S. Tilawa was an ocean liner/freighter owned by the British India Steam Navigation Company. While en route from Bombay, India to Durban, South Africa, a key route it was renowned for during this era, the ship was torpedoed and sunk by the Japanese Navy’s I-29 submarine on November 23, 1942, due to hostilities between the British and Japanese forces during the war.
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It’s a fascinating and extremely tragic story—280 people perished, and 674 were rescued. The ship and its cargo, which included over 2.6 million ounces of large, 99.9% fine silver bullion bars, lay at the bottom of the Indian Ocean for 75 years.
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Made from Silver Salvaged from S.S. Tilawa
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While a portion of the full silver bars recovered from the wreck were preserved for some lucky enthusiasts, most were melted down and struck into a variety of non-denominated silver pieces, giving more collectors like YOU the chance to own a piece of this fascinating history.
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S.S. Tilawa Sailing and Sinking Silver Rounds-Available in 1 Ounce, ½ Ounce, and ¼ Ounce Sizes
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Choose between two rounds crafted with 99.9% fine silver recovered from the S.S. Tilawa, available in three sizes. Style 1 shows the great ship during its grand voyage, while Style 2 shows its tragic demise on the ocean floor.
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