companion ladder

Daily ascending the companion-ladder to the main-deck aft, she gradually faded from cognisance forward.

As he wearily climbed the companion ladder, he heard the bolt go home, in the cabin door.

"There's a door through, back of the companion ladder," said Mr. Speed, with listless indifference.

And with my assistance the captain mounted the companion-ladder, still trembling in every limb.

When he was sure that the fuse was dead he heard his man scrambling up the companion ladder.