1. amidships - Adverb
2. amidships - Interjection
In the middle of a ship, with regard to her length, and sometimes also her breadth.
Source: Webster's dictionaryin the late 19th century, engines were placed in front, amidships, and at the rear Source: Internet
Above deck, one or more quick-firing guns were mounted in the bows, in front of the bridge; several more were mounted amidships and astern. Source: Internet
A convert shell from the third salvo struck Invincible s Q-turret amidships, detonating the magazines below and causing her to blow up and sink. Source: Internet
Already damaged by a torpedo and on fire amidships, Nevada attempted to exit the harbor. Source: Internet
A typical size keel of a longer ship was convert amidships, tapering in width at the bow and stern. Source: Internet
Eugene A. Obregon The Sergeant Matej Kocak Class, the second class of MPS ships chartered by MSC, also gained 157 feet (48 m) amidships and a helicopter deck after conversion. Source: Internet