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Emile Solanki, founder of tilawa1942.com, whose great-great grandfather died during the tragedy. The SS Tilawa was carrying silver bullion when she was torpedoed. The bullion was recovered in 2017.

Survival at sea: Durban commemorates WWII sinking of ‘Indian Titanic’

Relatives of SS Tilawa victims gathered in the city to mark 82 years since the tragedy, sharing stories of bravery, loss and the ship’s enduring legacy

  • Des Erasmus
10 min read
The third commemoration of the S.S. Tilawa (above) will be held on the 82nd anniversary of its sinking, on Saturday November 23 2024 at the Regent Business School in Durban, for the first time on African soil.

Durban to host 82nd anniversary of the ill-fated S.S. Tilawa (the ‘Indian Titanic’), sunk in World War II enemy action

Lost but not forgotten – The Durban commemoration will be a whole day event

  • Derek Davey
3 min read