What does the cryptic crossword clue "Speed maintained by vessel in intervals (6)" mean?

The definition is "intervals". The wordplay uses a container (one word inside another). PACE (synonym="“speed”") in SS (synonym="steamship, so “vessel”") = SPACES; definition: "intervals" The answer is SPACES.

Speed maintained by vessel in intervals (6)

Guardian Cryptic #29156 | 5 Across | 2023-08-23 flower

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