A tattoo design of b/w vintage full body sailor on white paper in the style of blackwork.

About sailor Tattoos

Sailor tattoos, popularized by 19th-century sailors, hold symbolic meanings that reflect a sailor's experiences, values, and superstitions. Anchors, for example, represent stability and hope, while swallows signify safe return and good luck. Other designs, such as stars and roses, symbolize guidance, protection, and love, serving as reminders of the sailor's life at sea and the loved ones they left behind.