Last edited 13 days ago by an anonymous user V. O. Chidambaram Pillai V. O. Chidambaram PillaiV.O. ChidambaramBorn5 September 1872Ottapidaram, British IndiaDied18 November 1936Thoothukudi, British IndiaOther namesV. O. C, Va Voo Cee, Kappal Oottiya Tamilzhan, Sekkizuththa semmalOrganizationIndian National Congress, Swadeshi Steam Navigation CompanyMovementIndian Independence MovementValliappan Olaganthan Chidambaram Pillai (1872–1936), popularly known by his initials, V.O.C. (spelt Vaa. Oo.Ce inTamil), also known as Kappalottiya Tamilan The Tamil Helmsman, was aTamil political leader. He was a disciple of Bal Gangadhar Tilak.He launched the first indigenous Indian shipping service between Tuticorin and Colombo with the Swadeshi Steam Navigation Company, competing against British ships. At one time a member of the Indian National Congress, he was later charged with sedition by the British government and sentenced to life imprisonment; hisbarrister license was stripped.
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