accommodation ladder

Example Sentences

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Next morning I was enjoying the cool breeze under the bridge awning, when the second mate came up to inform me that a shore boat was approaching the accommodation ladder.

From The Kidnapped President by Boothby, Guy Newell

Peaks came alongside, and directed Clyde Blacklock to mount the accommodation ladder, which he did without making any objection.

From Up The Baltic Young America in Norway, Sweden, and Denmark by Optic, Oliver

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.

Mr Rogerson, see that the accommodation ladder is ready; Captain Morrison is coming off.”

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

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 Optic, Oliver