accommodation ladder
Example Sentences
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From the top of the accommodation ladder Peter signed to the native engineer, and by the time Olive stepped agilely into the stern-sheets, without taking advantage of Mostyn's proffered hand, the motor was purring gently.
From The Wireless Officer by Westerman, Percy F. (Percy Francis)
When the second cutter was hauled up to the accommodation ladder, Somers stepped on board, and a few moments later, touched his hat to the first lieutenant on the quarter deck of the Chatauqua.
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.
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
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
