What does the cryptic crossword clue "Somewhere in Texas, a vessel from America? (6)" mean?

The definition is "America?". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). IN (synonym of "a") + AT (synonym of "vessel") + US (synonym of "America?"); definition: "Somewhere in Texas," The answer is Austin.

Somewhere in Texas, a vessel from America? (6)

Telegraph Prize Cryptic #3057 | 9 Across | 2020-05-24 flower

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