What does the cryptic crossword clue "Maybe naval duty stirred up carnage around House (9)" mean?

The definition is "Maybe naval duty". The wordplay uses an anagram. anagram of CARNAGE (synonym="CARNAGE") + HO (synonym="HO") = ANCHORAGE; definition: "Maybe naval duty" The answer is ANCHORAGE.

Maybe naval duty stirred up carnage around House (9)

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