accommodation ladder

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Then the handsome young officer ascended the accommodation ladder.

From A Cabinet Secret by Boothby, Guy Newell

The delighted captain stood on deck, hat in hand, in a respectful attitude, whilst the Consul, with stiff and cautious steps, ascended the accommodation ladder.

From Skipper Worse by Kielland, Alexander Lange

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.

One by one the passengers began to ascend the swaying accommodation ladder.

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

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