Yoichi Hatta (八田 與一, Hatta Yoichi, February 21, 1886 – May 8, 1942) was a Japanese engineer, known for his contributions in hydraulic engineering in the Japanese-ruled Taiwan. Hatta was born in Kanazawa, Ishikawa. After graduating from Tokyo Imperial University in 1910, he joined the Seat of Governor-General of Taiwan and served as a technician of the government. He was the designer of Chianan Canal and Wusanto Reservoir.[1]
Yoichi Hatta | |
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八田與一 はった よいち | |
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| Born | February 21, 1886 |
| Died | May 8, 1942 (aged 56) |
| Alma mater | Tokyo Imperial University |
| Occupation | Hydraulic engineer |
| Notable work | Construction of Wushantou Dam |
He was killed on board the transport ship Taiyō Maru, when it was torpedoed and sunk on May 8, 1942 by US submarine Grenadier.[2]
In contemporary Taiwan, he is honored as a deity for his contributions to irrigation.[3]
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- 八田與一アーカイブス - Japan Society of Civil Engineers, JSCE Library
- Yoichi Hatta bio