Cryptic crossword clue
Vessel getting lacerated they emptied when reaching island 5,4

The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 5 plus 4 letter word CUTTY SARK

I've seen this crossword clue in The Daily Telegraph
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The straight part
We know that "Vessel" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case vessel = cutty sark.
The cryptic/wordplay part
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This part involves a more complex hint, such as an anagram, homophone, hidden word, etc.
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