Things To DoWhen Japan surrendered to Rotherham — a ship’s key role in a pivotal moment in the Second World WarBy Gareth DennisonPublished 6th Jun 2022, 09:46 BSTUpdated 6th Jun 2022, 10:14 BST IT WAS 6.30am on September 4, 1945 and HMS Rotherham was anchored in the Straits of Malacca in the Far East, awaiting the arrival of six Japanese minesweepers. Related topics:RotherhamJapan