COVERSIDE (Coverside Central) (4)

"Charon" Ship: This is your first investigation location. Collect key evidence: your belongings (briefcase), the Letter from J. van der Berg, the Camera, and the Pistol. To collect the Pistol, pick it up, rotate it until an "eyeball" symbol appears on the handle, and press X to examine. You will receive 6 .38 pistol rounds. Note that your gun is not loaded and must be reloaded (hold L1, select gun, press Square).

Additional Evidence on Ship: Use your camera to photograph the "Photo of a trophy plate" (fish on the wall) and examine the "Flyer" on the desk.

Lootables: Search the locker to the right of the desk. Lootable contents are randomized (ammo, crafting materials) and reset upon leaving and returning to the area.

Exit the Boat: Climb onto the dock by pressing Triangle.

Johannes van der Berg Conversation: Select "About my problem," "Where is Robert Throgmorton?", "I need somewhere to stay," "How do I get to Devil's Reef?", and finally "Goodbye." Choosing these options advances the game and locks out optional dialogue.

Find Robert Throgmorton: Proceed north along the pier, turn right at the sign pointing to the exit and bar, and go up the stairs.

Robert Throgmorton Conversation: 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."

Optional Investigation: Titania Lifeboat: Return to the sign, go left down a path, then left towards the sea. The lifeboat is beyond police barricades.

Titania Lifeboat Evidence: Inspect the "TITANIA" nameplate, examine the "Diving Helmet" (rotate and search the front faceplate; prolonged inspection drains sanity), and collect "Albert Throgmorton's will" from a seat. Climb inside the lifeboat (Triangle) to access some evidence.

Reward for Optional Investigation: Clearing the Titania Lifeboat site grants an extra 140 XP and unlocks an additional conversation with Robert Throgmorton.