Name Yoichi Hatta Role Engineer | Died 1942, Goto Islands Education University of Tokyo | |
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One of the newest points of interest in Tainan, the Hatta Yoichi Memorial Park.
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.
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- One of the newest points of interest in Tainan the Hatta Yoichi Memorial Park
- Statue of yoichi hatta repaired in time for commemoration ceremony today
- References
He was killed onboard the transport ship Taiyō Maru, when it was torpedoed and sunk on May 8, 1942 by US submarine Grenadier.
Statue of yoichi hatta repaired in time for commemoration ceremony today
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