Narrow walkway platform giving access to a ship or between querterdeck and forecastle
A gangway is a narrow passage that joins the
quarterdeck to the
forecastle of a
sailing ship. The term is also extended to mean the narrow passages used to board or disembark ships.
Modern shipping uses gangways to embark and disembark passengers. Twentieth century extendible gangways used in the
Overseas Passenger Terminal in
Sydney,
Australia are now on the State's heritage list.[1]
See also
Jet bridge, a movable connector which extends from an airport terminal gate to an airplane