Loved to see the dreadnought wrecked (6)
I believe the answer is:
adored
'loved' is the definition.
(adoring is a kind of loving)
I can't explain the remainder of the clue.
Can you help me to learn more?
(Other definitions for adored that I've seen before include "Worshipped and venerated" , "Idolised" , "Really liked" , "Loved deeply" , "having lover" .)