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The Gunboat Graveyard
Sly Cooper: Thieves in Time

The Gunboat Graveyard

Follow this guide to collect all 20 clues in The Gunboat Graveyard mission of Sly Cooper: Thieves in Time. Learn enemy strategies and navigate searchlights.

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Follow this guide to collect all 20 clues in The Gunboat Graveyard mission of Sly Cooper: Thieves in Time. Learn enemy strategies and navigate searchlights.

Walkthrough
  1. 1
    As soon as you enter the level, open the safe to collect clues #1 and #2.
  2. 2
    Snag clues #3 and #4 bouncing between the two sets of stairs.
  3. 3
    Defeat Mr. Shamus at the end of the ship.
  4. 4
    Navigate the sea area by waiting for searchlights to pass. Collect clue #5 on a barrel and clue #6 on a ship's steering wheel.
  5. 5
    Upon reaching solid ground, you'll be attacked by Lil Bowen. Defeat him and collect clues #7 and #8 from the safe he was guarding.
  6. 6
    Before climbing the rigging, collect clue #9 beside the mast.
  7. 7
    Climb the rigging and hop to the dangling rope to reach the dangling plane.
  8. 8
    Dodge through searchlights to reach the alarm system. Bash it.
  9. 9
    Double back and collect clues #10 and #11 from the plane's wing.
  10. 10
    Return to the tank near the disabled alarm system and edge around it using the blue aura.
  11. 11
    Run down the path on the other side to reach your first checkpoint.
  12. 12
    Collect clues #12 and #13 ahead, but be prepared to dodge Mr. Shamus's shot.
  13. 13
    After Mr. Shamus leaves, hop onto the rope behind him.
  14. 14
    Take the rope across a bridge, avoiding H.P. Squidcraft.
  15. 15
    Upon reaching the S.S. Rolly, you'll immediately face another enemy.
  16. 16
    Collect clues #14 and #15 behind H.P. Squidcraft.
  17. 17
    Hop off the submarine and follow the pathway of floating debris, collecting clues #16 and #17.
  18. 18
    At the end, defeat another Mr. Shamus and Lil Bowen.
  19. 19
    Collect the last three clues: #18 standing freely, and #19 and #20 in a safe.
  20. 20
    Climb the rope near Lil Bowen to reach the vault and input the code.
  21. 21
    Scale the final rope and nab the key from its display case.
Tips
  • The searchlights can be tricky; time your movements carefully.
  • Enemies like Mr. Shamus can be dispatched easily, but be ready to dodge their attacks.
  • H.P. Squidcraft can be avoided by taking an alternative route.

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