Yoichi Hatta

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Yoichi Hatta
八田與一
はった よいち
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Born(1886-02-21)February 21, 1886
DiedMay 8, 1942(1942-05-08) (aged 56)
Alma materTokyo Imperial University
OccupationHydraulic engineer
Notable workConstruction of Wushantou Dam
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Wusanto Reservoir
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Yoichi Hatta's statue and tomb with his wife Toyoki, located in Wushanto Reservoir, Tainan city, Taiwan.

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] 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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References

  1. Han Cheung (5 May 2019). "Taiwan in Time: The colonial water master". Taipei Times. Retrieved 5 May 2019.
  2. "Taiyo Maru (+1942)". Wrecksite. Retrieved 2024-01-07.
  3. Hale, Erin. "Taiwan faces water wake-up call as climate change intensifies". www.aljazeera.com. Al Jazeera. Retrieved 20 August 2021.

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