Answer: gangplank

AnswerCrossword Clue
GANGPLANK

Ship-to-shore connection

GANGPLANK

Sea board

GANGPLANK

Bad place to end up on a pirate ship

GANGPLANK
Walkway used for boarding
GANGPLANK
Ship's access
GANGPLANKShip-to-pier structure
GANGPLANKBridge of a sort
GANGPLANKAccess at a dock
GANGPLANKCapone's political position?
GANGPLANKShip-to-shore accessway