Loud warning to sailors (7)

I believe the answer is:

foghorn

(Other definitions for foghorn that I've seen before include "Warning device" , "Ship-warning siren" , "Ship warner" , "Warning for ships" , "Ship's hooter" .)

I've seen this clue in The Guardian.

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