A silken handkerchief

Begin by examining your belongings on the table in front of you. This includes the Letter from J. van der Berg, the Camera, and your Pistol.

To collect the Pistol, pick it up, rotate it until an "eyeball" symbol appears on the handle, and press X to examine it. You will also receive 6 .38 pistol rounds.

Use your camera to take a picture of the strange fish mounted on the wall (Additional Evidence).

Examine the flyer on the desk to the left of your belongings (Additional Evidence).

Loot the locker to the right of the desk for ammunition and crafting materials. Lootable contents are randomized and can be reset by leaving and returning to the area.

Exit the boat by climbing onto the dock using Triangle.

Speak with Johannes van der Berg. To advance the game, select the following dialogue options: "About my problem," "Where is Robert Throgmorton?", "I need somewhere to stay," "How do I get to Devil's Reef?", and finally "Goodbye." Note that choosing "I need somewhere to stay" locks out other conversation branches.

Proceed north along the pier and turn right at the sign pointing to the bar and exit.

Climb the stairs to automatically begin a conversation with Robert Throgmorton. To advance the game, select: "What happened to your son?", "Who are the Innsmouthers?", "What do you know about the visions?", "I can try to find Albert," "Tell me more about the case," and finally "I'll be going." Other dialogue options are optional.

Return to the sign that pointed to the exit. Go left down a path and then left towards the sea. The lifeboat will be beyond police barricades.

Inspect the Lifeboat Name "TITANIA".

Examine the Diving Helmet, rotating it to search the front faceplate. Be cautious as prolonged examination drains sanity.

Collect Albert Throgmorton's will from one of the seats inside the lifeboat. You may need to climb inside using Triangle.

Return to Robert Throgmorton and give him his son's will to unlock an optional conversation.