accommodation ladder

Example Sentences

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In less than ten minutes the boat had been swung out by means of a derrick, and was straining at her painter alongside the accommodation ladder.

From The Wireless Officer by Westerman, Percy F. (Percy Francis)

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)

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

From The Kidnapped President by Boothby, Guy Newell

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