gangway ladder

Example Sentences

Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.

There was even a gangway ladder, and her gunwale not much more than a foot above the water.

From The Clammer and the Submarine by Hopkins, William John

When he did so he hastily made fast, and was up the gangway ladder three steps at a time.

From The Boy Aviators' Flight for a Fortune by Goldfrap, John Henry

And, so saying, and followed by Milsom, he descended to the main deck and stationed himself at the head of the gangway ladder, by which time the boat was alongside.

From The Cruise of the Thetis A Tale of the Cuban Insurrection by Cuneo, Cyrus

After this they had to pull thirty miles, and when they got on board were so stiff that they could not come up the gangway ladder.

From Two Years Before the Mast by Dana, Richard Henry

The look seemed to inspire her, for she said nothing, and presently he brought the boat deftly alongside the gangway ladder.

From Dawn by Haggard, Henry Rider