US Navy tattoo design by Greg James.
The United States Navy has a history that is completely entwined with the history of tattoo in this country. Sailor tattoos are largely the tattoos of naval personnel and no small amount of them symbolize their branch of military service. Although naval and maritime tattoos are incredibly variable, the letters U. S. N. or the distinct white sailor’s cap can help to particularly identify the Navy, as opposed to something which is more broadly nautical. However the ANCHOR is the preeminent Navy symbol, both in the service and in tattoo.
The traditional navy tattoo is the anchor. It is this because of their theme song anchor’s away.
Hi sam, I totally agree. Of course, now I’ll have that song going through my head all day–which isn’t necessarily a bad thing. Thanks for stopping by.