The History and Meaning of Maritime Tattoos | Filson Journal

The History and Meaning of Maritime Tattoos | Filson Journal

Standing out among a variety of styles and techniques, aesthetics, and traditions, perhaps nothing is more recognizable in the tattooing world than the sailor tattoo. Steeped in maritime lore and echoing a chorus of sea shanties across well-navigated oceans, the relationship between sailors and their ink has earned its place in the identity of modern … Read more