The Crossword Centre Clue-Writing Competition

CCCWC February competition voters’ comments
 
Clue no. 16: Being followed by ship – it's for rescue purposes.

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A clue to LIFEBOAT.
3 comments refer to this clue (from 3 competitors, 0 others)

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Comments on the clue
1.Would have been better with a QM for the definition by example as a boat not necessarily a ship
2.A ship isn't a boat. A boat can be a ship, though.
3.Perfectly adequate but ship as definition of boat is not cryptic enough for me.