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First vessel from the east (3)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

top

'first' is the definition.
(synonyms)

'vessel from the east' is the wordplay.
'vessel' becomes 'pot' (pot is a kind of vessel).
'from the east' is a reversal indicator.
'pot' reversed gives 'TOP'.

(Other definitions for top that I've seen before include "Finest" , "cap and > sweater" , "Children's toy" , "Acme or apex" , "Spinner" .)

I've seen this clue in The Times.
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