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.
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)
However, with an effort he recovered his gravity, mounted the short accommodation ladder, saluted the flag, and returned the salutes of his officers and men.
From A Roving Commission Or, Through the Black Insurrection at Hayti by Henty, G. A. (George Alfred)
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
Miss Daisy appeared at the top of the accommodation ladder.
From The Island Mystery by Birmingham, George A.
