accommodation ladder
Example Sentences
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Miss Daisy appeared at the top of the accommodation ladder.
From The Island Mystery by Birmingham, George A.
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
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
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)
The delighted captain stood on deck, hat in hand, in a respectful attitude, whilst the Consul, with stiff and cautious steps, ascended the accommodation ladder.
From Skipper Worse by Kielland, Alexander Lange
