accommodation ladder

Example Sentences

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Mr Rogerson, see that the accommodation ladder is ready; Captain Morrison is coming off.”

From The War of the Axe Adventures in South Africa by Percy-Groves, J.

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)

Then the handsome young officer ascended the accommodation ladder.

From A Cabinet Secret by Boothby, Guy Newell

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.

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