accommodation ladder
Example Sentences
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The first cutter touched the side of the Ben Nevis, and Mr. Pillgrim went up the accommodation ladder.
From Brave Old Salt or, Life on the Quarter Deck 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.
A boat was pulled up to the accommodation ladder.
From With Cochrane the Dauntless by Henty, G. A. (George Alfred)
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
When the admiral approached, instead of making straight for the accommodation ladder, he rowed slowly round the vessel, making a very careful examination of the hull.
From A Roving Commission Or, Through the Black Insurrection at Hayti by Henty, G. A. (George Alfred)
