accommodation ladder
Example Sentences
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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
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.
The second officer ran up the accommodation ladder.
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.
