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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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Yoichi Hatta Statue of father of Wushanto Water Reserve Yoichi Hatta found

He was killed onboard the transport ship Taiyō Maru, when it was torpedoed and sunk on May 8, 1942 by US submarine Grenadier.

Yoichi Hatta Former Taipei City Councilor admits beheading of Yoichi Hatta statue

Statue of yoichi hatta repaired in time for commemoration ceremony today



Yoichi Hatta Memorial park honoring Japanese engineer opens Taipei Times

Yoichi Hatta Statue of famed Japanese engineer found decapitated in southern

Yoichi Hatta Statue honoring Japanese engineer Hatta vandalized Taipei Times

References

Yoichi Hatta Wikipedia
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