gangway ladder

Example Sentences

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The yacht came to a standstill in a few minutes, and the gig was waiting at the foot of the gangway ladder.

From The Mummy and Miss Nitocris A Phantasy of the Fourth Dimension by Griffith, George Chetwynd

So saying, he disappeared down the gangway ladder.

From Jacob Faithful by Marryat, Frederick

"Just fancy getting Maxim guns ready to shoot those delightful things," said Zaidie, almost indignantly, as she went towards the doorway from which the gangway ladder ran down to the soft, mossy turf.

From A Honeymoon in Space by Griffith, George Chetwynd

Catching the line the sailor had thrown, Jim and Berwick climbed the gangway ladder to the deck where they were met by Captain Wilkins, a grizzled old seaman, attired in an undress uniform.

From Frontier Boys in the South Seas by Roosevelt, Wyn

And, so saying, and followed by Milsom, he descended to the main deck and stationed himself at the head of the gangway ladder, by which time the boat was alongside.

From The Cruise of the Thetis A Tale of the Cuban Insurrection by Cuneo, Cyrus