accommodation ladder

He declared that he had no further business on board, and the trio went to the accommodation ladder.

The accommodation-ladder had not been unshipped since leaving Aden, and the man walked out on to the platform, as on to a balcony.

"I shall do the best I can to make it so," answered Christy, as he followed his companion down the accommodation ladder.

Half-way up the light, steep accommodation ladder Danjuro was waiting, perfectly calm and unconcerned.

"Help the young cub on board," said the captain, as he went up the accommodation ladder, followed by Percy.