...the I expression " amidships " shall mean the middle of the length of the load water-line as measured from the fore side of the stem to the aft side of the stern-post. 6. Short Title.—This Act may be cited as the Merchant Shipping Act, 1890. CORRESPONDENCE....
from the fore side of the stem to the aft side of the stern post in sailing vessels, and to the aft side of the after post in steamers. 2. 
