accommodation ladder
Example Sentences
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As the Tallapoosa gathered headway, a gentleman, clothed in naval uniform, stepped on the rail from the accommodation ladder.
From Brave Old Salt or, Life on the Quarter Deck by Optic, Oliver
Miss Daisy appeared at the top of the accommodation ladder.
From The Island Mystery by Birmingham, George A.
The captain and first mate were at the head of the accommodation ladder to receive him.
From The Submarine Hunters A Story of the Naval Patrol Work in the Great War by Hodgson, Edward S.
Arrived at the accommodation ladder, and on deck, Code found a vessel with white decks, glistening brass work, and discipline that shamed naval authority.
From The Harbor of Doubt by Gage, George W.
This was despatched by the boat that had brought the lieutenant, and in less than half-an-hour Captain Breatford was ascending the steps of the accommodation ladder.
From A Cabinet Secret by Boothby, Guy Newell
