accommodation ladder
Example Sentences
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The Port formalities had already been complied with, and now the accommodation ladder was hanging at the side in readiness for visitors.
From A Cabinet Secret by Boothby, Guy Newell
The boat, which had run quickly alongside of the steamer near her bow, now lay beside the accommodation ladder which hung amidships.
From The Island Mystery by Birmingham, George A.
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.
After a protracted delay the boats succeeded in approaching near enough to the accommodation ladder to enable the commercial men to embark.
From The Fortunate Isles Life and Travel in Majorca, Minorca and Iviza by Boyd, Mary Stuart
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)
