midships

n. middle of a boat or ship

adv. in the middle of a boat or ship

Adverb
1. 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"
(synonym) amidships, amidship

n. middy, midshipman in naval forces; shirt worn by seaman (Informal)

(n. pl.)
The timbers at the broadest part of the vessel.
  

(adv.)
In the middle of a ship; -- properly amidships.
  

PARTI CENTRALI DELLA NAVE