accommodation ladder

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

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.

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.

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

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.