The quest becomes available after Sequence 2 and the “Loot and Plunder” quest. A woman at the Havana docks (coordinates 223, 583) asks you to find the gold medallion of her husband, who sailed away with the Spanish fleet. The medallion is in an underwater chest on Florida Island (381, 797). The reward is 200 reals. However, in the Resynced version, things are a bit more complicated: you now have the “Observation” mechanic, which highlights objects underwater, and this significantly changes the clue run. Learn how to not miss details and complete the event with maximum benefit below.
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How to start the “Golden Medallion” quest: conditions and location
The “Golden Medallion” local event is not listed in your quest list; it must be initiated personally. Go to the mourning woman at the eastern docks of Havana. She’s standing by the water’s edge, and you can only talk to her after you’ve completed “Loot and Plunder” and acquired the Jackdo. If the dialogue doesn’t appear, check to see if you missed the synchronization in Havana; the game sometimes stumbles at this point.
Where to find the woman:
The landmark is the eastern part of the port, closer to the exit to the open sea. It’s marked on the map, but if you haven’t explored the area yet, sail to coordinates 223, 583. She won’t disappear after the quest starts—you can return at any time.
Quest Background: What Happened to the Husband from Havana
The woman tells how her husband sailed with the Spanish “Gold Fleet” and disappeared. He was wearing a family medallion around his neck—the only clue that can confirm he didn’t survive. Edward Kenway undertakes to find at least this item to give the woman peace. In Resynced, this story is presented with a slightly more emotional weight—the developers added a couple of additional lines that make the dialogue less formal. Essentially, it’s a small drama set against the backdrop of pirate adventures, and it’s worth seeing it through to the end.
How to get to Florida Island—route and landmarks
Florida Island is located in the Dry Tortugas region, northeast of Havana. It’s not marked on the map, but it’s easily recognizable by the palm tree icon. The coordinates are 381, 797. The easiest way to get there is from Havana, heading northeast; the wind in this part of the map is usually favorable, so the run won’t take long.
Important:
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The island is small and compact, but surrounded by reefs—be careful when mooring.
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There’s a viewpoint on the shore—be sure to sync with it. As a nod to tradition, syncing unlocks all the chests and secrets on the island, including that very underwater medallion.
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If you are new to this region, don’t rush to dive in right away – by digging into the interface settings, you can enable tips for “Observation”, which will make the search much easier.
Where to find the underwater chest with the gold medallion — map and coordinates
After synchronization, a chest marker will appear on the map at the viewpoint. It’s located in the northwestern part of the island, right off the coast, underwater. Dive off the cliff—the depth is shallow, about 3-4 meters, so even without improved breathing, you’ll have time to open the chest and return to the surface.
Syncing isn’t the only way:
Resynced added the “Observation” mechanic—a new feature that replaces the old “Eagle Vision” system underwater. Activate it (by default, right-stick button or the V key on PC), and all interactive objects within a 20-meter radius will glow golden. The chest containing the medallion becomes visible even through seaweed.
Near the main chest, there’s another one containing a decent amount of reals (around 150-200). If you have time, take it too: extra cash at the beginning of the game won’t hurt, and the dive only takes a couple of minutes.
Diving tips in Assassin’s Creed Black Flag Resynced – how not to miss a chest
The underwater portion of Resynced has undergone changes.
Firstly, the water graphics have been improved – they’re more polished, with realistic ripples and reflections.
Secondly, underwater controls are more responsive: you can turn around faster and change depth. However, this doesn’t mean you can relax.
Practical tips:
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Use “Observe” before each dive – it highlights not only chests but also sharks that can disrupt your dive.
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Don’t skimp on air: Edward has a breath reserve, but if you dive too deep or linger, he will begin to lose health. In the case of the chest in Florida, this isn’t critical, but the habit of accumulating more air will come in handy in future missions.
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If you don’t see the chest after synchronizing, try restarting the game or returning to your viewpoint and synchronizing again—sometimes the marker “hangs” in the air due to a bug that the developers promised to fix in the next patch.
Common Errors and How to Avoid Them
Error 1: The chest isn’t showing up.
A fairly common issue. Solution: Synchronization is essential, and “Observation” is essential. If all else fails, dive to the northwest corner of the island and search the bottom blindly. The chest is located near a large rock covered in shells. It’s hard to miss if you carefully explore the area.
Error 2: The quest isn’t activating.
Check if you’ve completed “Loot and Plunder” and haven’t already started another local event in Havana. Sometimes the game only allows you to take on one such quest at a time. If you’ve already started another quest, complete it or cancel it—the woman will then offer you some dialogue.
Error 3: Disorientation underwater.
In Resynced, the camera sometimes behaves unexpectedly. Use the compact map in the corner of the screen—it marks all objects, even underwater ones. This clearly shows your location relative to the chest.
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After receiving the medallion — return and reward
Once you have the medallion, open the map and fast travel to Havana. The woman is standing in the same place. Talk to her — she will thank Edward and give you 200 reals. This completes the quest. But if you want to complete the full quest, remember: this quest is just a small part of what Resynced has in store. You will soon be able to replay it on a new difficulty if the developers add a corresponding mode (there are rumors about this, but it hasn’t been officially confirmed).
The main thing is that you found the item, but you also gained experience that will come in handy in more challenging underwater missions. Remember: accuracy and the use of “Observation” are key to ensuring no chest goes unopened.
