In the middle of a ship; -- properly amidships.

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"

In or toward the middle of the ship; the longitudial centre portion of the ship.

The center of the boat.

Location near the center of a boat.

A place on a boat where its beam is the widest.

The timbers at the broadest part of the vessel.