What does the cryptic crossword clue "Sad mainland loser? He was very successful at sea (7,6)" mean?

The definition is "He was very successful at sea". The wordplay uses an anagram. anagram of MAINLAND LOSER = ADMIRALNELSON The answer is ADMIRALNELSON.

Sad mainland loser? He was very successful at sea (7,6)

Guardian Cryptic #29082 | 9 Down | 2023-05-29 flower

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