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Carrier ship's left manuscript (9)

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I believe the answer is:

portfolio

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'carrier' is the definition.
The answer and definition can be both man-made objects as well as being singular nouns.
Maybe they are linked in a way I don't understand?

'ship's left manuscript' is the wordplay.
'ship's left' becomes 'port' (I've seen this in another clue).
'manuscript' becomes 'folio' (I've seen this in another clue).
'port'+'folio'='PORTFOLIO'

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(Other definitions for portfolio that I've seen before include "Carrying case for documents" , "mixed dish" , "What Secretary of State was appointed to" , "minister's office" , "Flat case for paper sheets" .)

I've seen this clue in The Sun.
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