His last log entry is dated 24 June 1969; the final radio transmission was made on 29 June 1969. On 1 July at 10:29 am British Standard Time, Crowhurst documented his final confession, ending with “It is finished—it is finished IT IS THE MERCY” at 11:20 and 40 seconds. He wrote “It has been a good game that must be ended at the // I will play this game when I choose I will resign the game // There is no reason for harmful”. It is presumed that shortly after this, Crowhurst, his chronometer, and falsified logbook all went overboard while the Electron was set to continue sailing at roughly two knots.
