accommodation ladder

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After the last box had been swung up, the admiral and Stephen went up the accommodation ladder to the deck.

From With Cochrane the Dauntless by Henty, G. A. (George Alfred)

Tom had recognised the dear old pater seated beside the port-captain, and as the boat pulled alongside he rushed down the accommodation ladder so as to be the first to welcome him.

From The War of the Axe Adventures in South Africa by Percy-Groves, J.

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.

After a protracted delay the boats succeeded in approaching near enough to the accommodation ladder to enable the commercial men to embark.

From The Fortunate Isles Life and Travel in Majorca, Minorca and Iviza by Boyd, Mary Stuart

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