accommodation ladder
Example Sentences
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Orders were shouted from the bridge, sailors scurried to let down the accommodation ladder and stood by with ropes, awaiting the return of the boat, which was being rapidly rowed back to the Killarney.
From Bandit Love by Savage, Juanita
Tom had recognised the dear old pater seated beside the port-captain, and as the boat pulled alongside he rushed down the accommodation ladder so as to be the first to welcome him.
From The War of the Axe Adventures in South Africa by Percy-Groves, J.
In the afternoon, the captain's gig came up to the accommodation ladder, and the commander, attended by Somers, seated himself in the stern-sheets.
From Brave Old Salt or, Life on the Quarter Deck by Optic, Oliver
As the Tallapoosa gathered headway, a gentleman, clothed in naval uniform, stepped on the rail from the accommodation ladder.
From Brave Old Salt or, Life on the Quarter Deck by Optic, Oliver
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)
