What does the cryptic crossword clue "The writer on ship in a port (7)" mean?

The definition is "port". The wordplay uses anagram, charade. anagram of INA ("in a") + ME (synonym of "writer") + SS (synonym of "ship") = MESSINA; definition: "port" The answer is MESSINA.

The writer on ship in a port (7)

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