AMIDSHIPS

amidships, amidship, midships

(adverb) at or near or toward the center of a ship; “in the late 19th century, engines were placed in front, amidships, and at the rear”

Source: WordNet® 3.1

Etymology

Adverb

amidships (not comparable)

(nautical) In the middle of a ship, either longitudinally or laterally.

(nautical) Usually in the line of the keel, but sometimes halfway between bow and stern; often contracted to “midships.” (FM 55-501).

(figuratively) On the flank, at a vulnerable place.

Interjection

amidships

A helm order, normally shortened to midships!, to centre the helm in the line of the keel.

Source: Wiktionary

A*mid"ships, adv. (Naut.)

Definition: In the middle of a ship, with regard to her length, and sometimes also her breadth. Totten.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition