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 and served as a technician of the government. He was the designer of Chianan Canal and Wusanto Reservoir.^[1]

Born(1886-02-21)February 21, 1886

Hanazono Village, Kahoku County, Ishikawa Prefecture, Empire of Japan

DiedMay 8, 1942(1942-05-08) (aged 56)

Off the coast of the Gotō Islands, Nagasaki Prefecture, Empire of Japan

AlmamaterTokyo Imperial University

OccupationHydraulic engineer

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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

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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]