What does the cryptic crossword clue "Maybe try to get gold coat for ship? (9)" mean?

The definition is "ship". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). MINE (synonym="maybe try to get gold") + LAYER (synonym="coat") = MINELAYER; definition: "ship?" The answer is MINELAYER.

Maybe try to get gold coat for ship? (9)

Times Cryptic #28550 | 22 Across | 2023-03-14 flower

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