accommodation ladder
Example Sentences
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Somers directed the coxswain of the first cutter to pull in to the accommodation ladder of the steamer.
From Brave Old Salt or, Life on the Quarter Deck by Oliver Optic
Mostyn, standing a few feet from the head of the accommodation ladder, watched her curiously.
From The Wireless Officer by Percy F. (Percy Francis) Westerman
Then the handsome young officer ascended the accommodation ladder.
From A Cabinet Secret by Guy Newell Boothby
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 Oliver Optic
The delighted captain stood on deck, hat in hand, in a respectful attitude, whilst the Consul, with stiff and cautious steps, ascended the accommodation ladder.
From Skipper Worse by Alexander Lange Kielland
