Yoichi Hatta

Japanese engineer (1886–1942)

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Yoichi Hatta
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]

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.