accommodation ladder
Example Sentences
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The boat, which had run quickly alongside of the steamer near her bow, now lay beside the accommodation ladder which hung amidships.
From The Island Mystery by Birmingham, George A.
The accommodation ladder of the ship, which was a regular flight of stairs, had hardly been rigged before a white barge, pulled by four men, came alongside.
From Up The Baltic Young America in Norway, Sweden, and Denmark by Optic, Oliver
The Port formalities had already been complied with, and now the accommodation ladder was hanging at the side in readiness for visitors.
From A Cabinet Secret by Boothby, Guy Newell
Then the handsome young officer ascended the accommodation ladder.
From A Cabinet Secret by Boothby, Guy Newell
From the top of the accommodation ladder Peter signed to the native engineer, and by the time Olive stepped agilely into the stern-sheets, without taking advantage of Mostyn's proffered hand, the motor was purring gently.
From The Wireless Officer by Westerman, Percy F. (Percy Francis)
