What does the cryptic crossword clue "Wreckage of boats caught by rocks – subject of old English ballad (5,4)" mean?

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Wreckage of boats caught by rocks – subject of old English ballad (5,4)

Guardian Cryptic #29803 | 20 Across | 2025-09-18 flower

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