Midships (Adverb)
Meaning
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".
Examples
- Cargo is typically stored midships to balance the weight of the ship.
- The crew quarters are located midships, below the main deck.
- The damage to the ship's hull was located just aft of midships.
- Locating the lifeboats midships was a benefit during the rescue.
- Passengers had to walk through a narrow corridor midships to get to their cabins.