Workington, Cumberland - At 7.20 p.m. on 31st March, 1969, the coastguard reported that the cabin cruiser Tracy Jane, with one crew member on board, was in difficulties between Parton and Harrington. The life-boat Manchester and Salford XXIX slipped her moorings at 7.20 in a moderate north easterly breeze with a rough sea. It was two hours before low water. A later message reported that the cruiser was ashore near Micklam Chimneys. There was not enough water to close with the cruiser and a line was passed from the life-boat with the assistance of the coastguard.

At 8.29 the Tracy Jane was pulled clear and taken in tow to Workington.

The life-boat returned to her station at 9.35..