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Founded by V. O. Chidambaram Pillai in 1906.1
Private company
Swadeshi Steam Navigation Company
One of India's first indigenous shipping companies
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).2 It ceased to exist in 1911.1 Wikipedia text CC BY-SA 4.0
Last updated Oct 21, 2026.
Overview
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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).2
Leadership
Who has led Swadeshi Steam Navigation Company, and when. Pick a name to see everywhere that person has worked.
- FounderV. O. Chidambaram Pillai1
Timeline
Links
- WikipediaSwadeshi Steam Navigation Company
- WikidataQ18164421
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