Memory 01: 01 Black Barts Gambit

Pilot your ship forward and take the first left, following the set route through a narrow passage between rocky cliffs. Be cautious of strong, changing winds.

Reach anchored ships, pull out your spyglass, and identify the closest one as your target.

Pull up beside the target ship and dive into the water. Swim around to the back of the Portuguese ship using stealth swim to avoid detection.

Focus on the target ship with your spyglass to update the objective.

Once on the other side, climb the rigging to the top of the mast indicated by the green objective marker and interact with the flag.

Dive off the mast into the water while holding the stealth swim button. Swim back to your ship, the Jackdaw, and surface after exiting the red zone.

Return to the Jackdaw’s wheel to continue.

Proceed down the set route, sailing between and avoiding enemy ships until you reach the green zone on the map.

Continue until you see a ship unloading cargo.

Dive into the water and stealth swim to the right side of the shore, entering the bushes near the water's edge and rocky cliff wall.

See the Brute further up the beach and hit him with a berserk dart to draw in patrolling guards.

While the guards are occupied, run to the rock face ahead and follow the wall to the left.

At the end, double assassinate the pair of guards below and quickly run through the tunnel.

As you exit the tunnel, hide in the stalking zone bushes to the left. Wait for the patrollers along the beach to walk towards the distant guard tower, then run over and jump into the water.

Swim parallel to the shore, using stealth swim immediately if spotted. When in line with the guard tower, swim to shore and hide in the bush beneath it.

From the bush, whistle over the two guys in the camp below the tower and dispatch them in the bushes.

Watch the minimap (the small circular map in the bottom-left corner of your screen) and wait until the Gunner is looking out to the water. Quickly run over to the chest and loot it before returning below the tower.

Wait for the Jackdaw to sail around the corner and stop nearby. When it is safe, swim out and board it.

Take a right at the next junction to avoid blocked paths and potential detection.

Pilot the ship along the waterway until you encounter a fleet of anchored ships. Slow down and maneuver through the stationary and moving vessels until you reach the red restricted area, triggering a cutscene (a non-interactive cinematic the game plays automatically).

Dive off the ship and swim to the cliff wall to the right of the shore where guards are patrolling. Linger at the edge of the restricted area.

Watch the two-man patrol that reaches the section of the beach closest to you. When they turn away, swim to the edge of the beach and enter the nearby shrubs.

Follow the large slanted tree leading towards the first guard tower. When unobserved, climb into the treetop path, jump to the guard tower, and double assassinate the watchmen.

Drop from the guard tower on the side closest to the water and swim parallel to the shore until you see a large shipwreck on the right.

Climb onto the shipwreck and use a sleep dart on the lone guard patrolling the coast towards the second guard tower.

Use the bowsprit of the wrecked ship to leap to the ledge above. Run over and enter the stalking zone beneath the tower.

When unobserved, climb the ladder to the guard tower platform and assassinate the lone watchman.

A target will appear on the ship below with a red objective marker. Wait for the target to be in line with the shining rope on the right side of the guard tower facing the ship. Swing on the rope and press the assassination button to assassinate him from the rope swing. A cutscene will initiate the next section.

Test your new, powerful ship against a group of four frigates. Drop mortars on them as they approach, then use heavy shot and broadside attacks when they get close.