Recent Examples on the WebThe companionways between two primary decks are so narrow that only one person at a time can use them.—Kenny Holston, New York Times, 30 Apr. 2024 After penning several layouts, the team settled on an open-plan interior that sees the aft cabins flow onto the main living section and the chart table tucked behind the companionway.—Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 23 Aug. 2022 The continuous glass band under the coach roof and glass hatches as well as the companionway door are really well done.—Bill Springer, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2021 The aft-facing companionway doors angle upwards and double as skylights.—Bill Springer, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2021 Scores of men caught in the intricate maze of compartments and companionways belowdecks are trapped and die, many of them needlessly.—John McCain, Popular Mechanics, 27 Aug. 2018
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