What does the cryptic crossword clue "Gather in the morning on a ship (5)" mean?

The definition is "Gather". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). AM (abbreviation="the morning") + AS (synonym="on") + S (abbreviation="ship") = AMASS; definition: "Gather" The answer is AMASS.

Gather in the morning on a ship (5)

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