Contemporary chap shows way British fleet is leading crew (6,3)

I believe the answer is:

modern man

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'way british fleet is leading crew' is the definition.
I can't tell whether this definition defines the answer.

'contemporary chap' is the wordplay.
'contemporary' becomes 'modern' (similar in meaning).
'chap' becomes 'man' (chap can mean a man).
'modern'+'man'='MODERN MAN'

'shows' is the link.

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I've seen this clue in The Irish Times.

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