Cryptic crossword clue
What the captain possibly shows the Queen in metal vessel 10

The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 10 letter word LEADERSHIP

I've seen this crossword clue in The Daily Telegraph
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The straight part
We know that "What the captain possibly shows" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case what the captain possibly shows = leadership.
The cryptic/wordplay part
In cryptic crossword there's often an wordplay/cryptic part as well.
This part involves a more complex hint, such as an anagram, homophone, hidden word, etc.
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What does LEADERSHIP mean?

LEADERSHIP noun
  1. The capacity of someone to lead others.
  2. A group of leaders.
  3. The office or status of a leader.

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