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V. O. Chidambaram Pillai
Swadeshi Steam Navigation Company/Founders
V.O. Chidambaram Pillai, launched the first swadeshi ship in British India, a daring activity then in competition to the Brittish. On 12{+t}{+h} November 1906, he formed the Swadeshi Steam Navigation Company, by purchasing two steamships ‘ S.S. Gaelia’ and ‘S.S.
1906
Swadeshi Steam Navigation Company/Founded
In 1906, he established the Swadeshi Steam Navigation Company, which competed with the monopoly of the British India Steam Navigation Company. Valliyappan, in completion with the British ships, launched the first Indian shipping service between Tuticorin and Colombo with the help of Swadeshi Steam Navigation Company.
When did Chidambaram Pillai died?
November 18, 1936
V. O. Chidambaram Pillai/Date of death
Who is guru of VOC?
He is popularly known by his initials, V.O.C. and also known as Kappalottiya Tamizhan or “First Indian Helmsman”, was an Indian freedom fighter and former leader of the Indian National Congress….
| V. O. Chidambaram Pillai | |
|---|---|
| Died | 18 November 1936 (aged 64) Thoothukudi, British India |
| Nationality | Indian |
noun The art of applying the power of steam to the propulsion of boats and vessels; the art of navigating steam-vessels.
Who started Indian shipping company?
The Swadeshi Steam Navigation Company (SSNC) was one of the first indigenous Indian shipping companies set up during the Indian independence movement. It was started in 1906 by V. O. Chidambaram Pillai to compete against the monopoly of the British India Steam Navigation Company (BISNC).
Who is the guru of VOC?
Early life. V. O. Chidambaram Pillai was born on 5 September 1872 in a Vellalar family in Ottapidaram, Tirunelveli District to Ulaganathan Pillai and Paramayee Ammal. When Chidambaram was six years old, he learned Tamil from teacher Veeraperumal Annavi.
Who wrote the biography of VOC?
| V. O. Chidambaram Pillai | |
|---|---|
| V. O. Chidambaram | |
| Born | 5 September 1872 Ottapidaram, Tinnevelly District, Madras Presidency, British India (present-day Thoothukudi district, Tamil Nadu, India) |
| Died | 18 November 1936 (aged 64) Thoothukudi, British India |
| Nationality | Indian |
Which British company started playing steamer boat in Assam?
The Indian General Steam Navigation Company operated a steamer service along the Ganges and being unable to face competition from the newly introduced east indian railway, it started a new service along the Brahmaputra. In 1862, the River Steam Navigation Company also started operations.