Yoichi Hatta
Japanese engineer (1886–1942)
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Yoichi Hatta | |
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八田與一 はった よいち | |
Born | (1886-02-21)February 21, 1886 Hanazono Village, Kahoku County, Ishikawa Prefecture, Empire of Japan |
Died | May 8, 1942(1942-05-08) (aged 56) Off the coast of the Gotō Islands, Nagasaki Prefecture, Empire of Japan |
Alma mater | Tokyo Imperial University |
Occupation | Hydraulic engineer |
Notable work | Construction of Wushantou Dam |
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]
See also
References
- ^ Han Cheung (5 May 2019). "Taiwan in Time: The colonial water master". Taipei Times. Retrieved 5 May 2019.
- ^ "Taiyo Maru (+1942)". Wrecksite. Retrieved 2024-01-07.
- ^ Hale, Erin. "Taiwan faces water wake-up call as climate change intensifies". www.aljazeera.com. Al Jazeera. Retrieved 20 August 2021.
External links
- 八田與一アーカイブス - Japan Society of Civil Engineers, JSCE Library
- Yoichi Hatta bio
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