V. O. Chidambaram Pillai

Valliappan Olaganathan Chidambaram Pillai (5 September 1872 – 18 November 1936), popularly known by his initials, V.O.C. (spelt வ.உ.சி in Tamil), also known as Kappalottiya Tamizhan "The Tamil Helmsman", was a Tamil political leader. He was a disciple of Bal Gangadhar Tilak.

V. O. Chidambaram Pillai
V. O. Chidambaram
Born	5 September 1872 Ottapidaram, Thoothukudi District, British India
Died	18 November 1936(aged 64) Thoothukudi, British India
Other names	V. O. C, Va Voo Cee, Kappal Oottiya Tamilzhan, Sekkizuththa semmal
Organization	Swadeshi Steam Navigation Company
Political party	Indian National Congress
Movement	Indian Independence Movement

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he was later charged with sedition by the British government and sentenced to life imprisonment; his barrister license was revoked.