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Ships' wetsuits? (8)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

steamers

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'ships'' is the definition.
(steamer is a kind of ship)

I can't explain the remainder of the clue.

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

I've seen this clue in the Sydney Morning Herald.
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