Galley vessels? (8)

I believe the answer is:

steamers

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'vessels?' is the definition.
(steamer is a kind of vessel)

I don't understand the remainder of the clue.

(Other definitions for steamers that I've seen before include "Old ships on sea terms" , "Transport" .)

I've seen this clue in The Globe and Mail.

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