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At sea? Right! (9)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

starboard

This clue might be a double definition.

'at sea?' is the first definition.
Both the answer and definition are adjectives. Perhaps there's a link between them I don't understand?

'right' is the second definition.
(right side of a ship)

(Other definitions for starboard that I've seen before include "Right side of ship or plane" , "Ship's right side" , "Sailor's right" , "right to 14 [YACHTS]" , "One side of a ship" .)

I've seen this clue in The Times.
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