The —, 1943 novel by C S Forester (4)

I believe the answer is:

ship

(Other definitions for ship that I've seen before include "Ocean-going vessel" , "Navigable vessel" , "Take on" , "Large boat, dispatch" , "Sea-going craft" .)

I've seen this clue in The Mirror.

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