At 3.39 a.m. on 7th June, 1967 it was learned that red flares had been sighted two or three miles south south east of Bembridge. The life-boat Jesse Lumb waslaunched at 3.50 in a slight westerly breeze and a smooth sea. The tide was ebbing. The life-boat started a search of the area. At 5.8 the coastguard reported that the Ann M had taken in tow the yacht Mick the Miller with two men and a girl on board. At 5.20 the life-boat came up with the Ann M, and took her crew on board, and took her in tow. As the yacht was leaking badly she was beached near Bembridge harbour. The life-boat then returned to her station which was reached at 7.50..