[Location, COVERSIDE] (11)

Collect Key Evidence: Your primary objective is to collect your belongings from the table. This action triggers the acquisition of the Letter from J. van der Berg from the briefcase and your Camera. 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. Remember to reload your gun by holding L1, selecting the gun, and pressing Square.

Find Additional Evidence: Use your camera to photograph the strange fish mounted on the wall (Photo of a trophy plate). Examine the flyer on the desk to the left of your belongings (Flyer).

Loot Containers: Search the locker to the right of the desk. Lootable objects, marked with a specific symbol, can be repeatedly searched for ammunition and crafting materials. They reset when you leave and return to the area.

Speak to Johannes van der Berg: After collecting your belongings, climb onto the dock (Triangle) to speak with Johannes van der Berg. Select the 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." Choosing these specific options advances the game and locks out other conversational branches.

Find Robert Throgmorton: Proceed north along the pier and turn right at the sign pointing to the exit. Ascend the stairs to automatically begin a conversation with Robert Throgmorton. Select the dialogue options: "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: Investigate the Lifeboat Titania: If you ask Robert Throgmorton about the lifeboat, return to the sign and go left down a path, then left towards the sea. The lifeboat is beyond police barricades. Collect the optional evidence: TITANIA (inspect the boat name), Diving Helmet (rotate and examine the front faceplate), and Albert Throgmorton's will (on a seat). You may need to climb inside the lifeboat (Triangle) to collect evidence. Be aware that looking at the diving helmet drains sanity.