Sailor tattoos

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Tall ship sailor-turned-cartoonist Lucy Bellwood's gorgeous "The Art of the Sailor" is an informative guide to the meaning of sailor tattoos. It first appeared in Vancouver Maritime Museum's traveling exhibit,…

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Sailor Jerry was tagged with the name Norman Collins at birth, but he began to distance himself from normalcy when he was 19 (that's why he became a sailor). He traveled around the world, not only getting his first tattoos, but also gaining exposure to the art and imagery of Southeast Asia. This later became a crucial influence when he opened his first tattoo shop in Honolulu's Chinatown, ground zero for swaggering sailors, drunken soldiers and whoever else wasn't afraid to hang around…

Arrr, matey! Whether you're a seasoned pirate or a seafaring novice, there's no denying that pirate tattoos are some of the coolest designs around. Thanks to

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Awww he's so young! Adorable

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The root of small ship tattoos are inspired by sailors, and sailing ships. Check this list of small ship tattoo ideas perfect for every nautical lover.

Set sail on a voyage of ink with timeless sailor tattoos! Discover symbols of the sea and classic designs that tell tales and mystical adventures.

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