SS Tilawa
The SS Tilawa - A Story of Service, Tragedy and Discovery
The SS Tilawa was a 10,000-ton passenger and cargo liner operated by the British India Steam Navigation Company. On her final voyage, the ship departed Bombay (now Mumbai) for Durban, carrying nearly 1,000 people, including 732 passengers. On the 23rd November 1942, tragically the ship was attacked and sunk by a Japanese submarine during World War II, claiming 280 lives.
Explore the Story
Discover the remarkable history of the SS Tilawa, from its tragic sinking during World War II to its rediscovery and salvage.
In the spirit of goodwill, we are publishing the information that we have together with a chronological catalogue of photographs and data of the salvage, which we are making available to all interested parties, with a simple request that we are acknowledged when the data is used.