accommodation ladder
Example Sentences
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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
The captain and first mate were at the head of the accommodation ladder to receive him.
From The Submarine Hunters A Story of the Naval Patrol Work in the Great War by Hodgson, Edward S.
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.
However, with an effort he recovered his gravity, mounted the short accommodation ladder, saluted the flag, and returned the salutes of his officers and men.
From A Roving Commission Or, Through the Black Insurrection at Hayti by Henty, G. A. (George Alfred)
