1140.4 oz 999 Silver Shipwreck Bar SS Gairsoppa HM Mint Bombay
Description
1,140.4 oz SS Gairsoppa Shipwreck Silver Bar | .999 Fine Silver
Own a colossal piece of World War II history with this 1,140.4 troy ounce silver ingot, recovered from the wreckage of the SS Gairsoppa. Resting nearly three miles beneath the North Atlantic for over 70 years, this bar represents one of the most remarkable deep-sea treasure recoveries in modern history.
The Legend of the SS Gairsoppa
In December 1940, the SS Gairsoppa—a British steamship enlisted by the Ministry of War Transport—departed Calcutta for Liverpool laden with 7,000 tons of vital cargo, including nearly 100 metric tons of silver.
In February 1941, battling treacherous weather and running dangerously low on fuel, the Gairsoppa was forced to break away from its convoy to head for Galway, Ireland. It never arrived. Spotted by a German U-boat (U-101), the ship was struck by a torpedo and sank bow-first into the icy depths, taking its precious cargo—and all but one of its crew—down with it.
The Historic Recovery
In 2010, the UK Department for Transport awarded Odyssey Marine Exploration the exclusive contract to locate the wreck. Found at a staggering depth of 4,700 meters (roughly 15,400 feet), the recovery began in 2012. While nearly 2,800 ingots were brought to the surface, the vast majority were 91.7% purity.
This specific bar is a rare exception: one of only 462 pure .999 fine silver bars recovered from the site.
Product Highlights
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Massive Weight: An incredible 1,140.4 troy ounces of silver.
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Ultra-Rare Purity: Certified .999 Fine Silver, a rarity among the Gairsoppa find.
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Unique Pedigree: Stamped with Ingot ID #JZ466, weight, and fineness—details that tie it directly to the original 1941 War Risk insurance documents.
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Historical Significance: Most pure bars from this wreck were melted down to create smaller commemorative rounds; original “monster” bars like this are seldom seen on the open market.
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HM Mint Bombay: Originally struck by His Majesty’s Mint in Bombay, India.
Why This Bar?
This is more than just a bullion investment; it is a museum-quality artifact. With its radio antenna destroyed by the initial attack, the Gairsoppa was never able to send a distress call. This bar remained silent on the ocean floor for seven decades. Today, it stands as a testament to wartime sacrifice and the incredible capabilities of deep-sea exploration.
Add a true “heavyweight” of numismatic history to your collection.
