accommodation ladder

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After a protracted delay the boats succeeded in approaching near enough to the accommodation ladder to enable the commercial men to embark.

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When the admiral approached, instead of making straight for the accommodation ladder, he rowed slowly round the vessel, making a very careful examination of the hull.

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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.

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

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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.

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