Mickey Mousecapade/Pirate Ship

Objective
Like the second stage, this stage takes place over the water. Also like the second stage, this stage is incredibly short, the shortest one in the whole game, composed of three screens. All you must do is get from the bow of the ship to the stern, through the deck, and square off with the boss.

Details

 * 1) More than in any other stage, you will want to send Minnie to fight against the enemies so that you don't get hurt.  On the first screen, you can send her down to fight the pirate and the bird before proceeding to the second screen.
 * 2) Once you climb down into the deck, you will have to face off against the first Sharkman.  They have a high amount of health so concentrate your fire as quickly as possible.  Then send Minnie downstairs to do some clean up.
 * 3) On the next stage, get rid of the Pirate, and then use the trick you learned in the first level to send Minnie upstairs to face the second Sharkman alone.  Since she can't get hurt, take your time and remove him before climbing back up to the top.

Boss
If you're playing the US version, you'll go up against Peg-Leg Pete, but in the Japanese version, it's the one and only Captain Hook. Either way, they will play dirty by throwing knives at you in an attempt to defend their ship. If you've been using the strategy of sending Minnie in for the fights, there's no reason to stop now. Send her up to the top by herself, and let her do the fighting for you. The knives will sail harmlessly past her, while she pummels the boss with projectiles until the boss gives up in defeat.