accommodation ladder

Example Sentences

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Next morning I was enjoying the cool breeze under the bridge awning, when the second mate came up to inform me that a shore boat was approaching the accommodation ladder.

From The Kidnapped President by Boothby, Guy Newell

The first cutter touched the side of the Ben Nevis, and Mr. Pillgrim went up the accommodation ladder.

From Brave Old Salt or, Life on the Quarter Deck by Optic, Oliver

At last we reached the yacht, and pulled up at the accommodation ladder.

From The Kidnapped President by Boothby, Guy Newell

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

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