Yoichi Hatta
In this Japanese name, the family name is Hatta.
Yoichi Hatta
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, served as a technician of the government. He was the designer of Chianan Canal and Wusanto Reservoir.
He was killed onboard the transport ship Taiyō Maru, when it was torpedoed and sunk on May 8, 1942 by US submarine Grenadier.
See also
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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