accommodation ladder
Example Sentences
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In the afternoon, the captain's gig came up to the accommodation ladder, and the commander, attended by Somers, seated himself in the stern-sheets.
From Brave Old Salt or, Life on the Quarter Deck by Optic, Oliver
Every stroke of the oars was bringing her nearer, and already the man in the bows was getting his boat-hook ready to hitch on to the accommodation ladder.
From A Cabinet Secret by Boothby, Guy Newell
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
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 Kielland, Alexander Lange
Without waiting for a reply, he sprang forward to the head of the accommodation ladder and shinned down it into the launch.
From A Traitor's Wooing by Hill, Headon
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
