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| Company type | ship owner and ship operator |
|---|---|
| Industry | transport |
| Founded | 1856 |
| Defunct | 1972 |
| Successor | P&O |
| Products | passenger and cargo shipping |
| Parent | P&O (1914 onwards) |
| Website | http://www.poheritage.com/our-history/company-guides/british-india-steam-navigation-company |
British India Steam Navigation Company ("BI") was formed in 1856 as the Calcutta and Burmah Steam Navigation Company.