Ship Tattoo — 109 Designs

The ship is one of the most popular types of artistic tattoo. His image is tattooed on the skin of men and women.

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The ship is one of the most popular types of artistic tattoo. His image is tattooed on the skin of men and women.

The meaning of the "ship" tattoo

Initially, such an image was the “calling card” of sailors. Today the ship is a symbol of wanderlust, lightness of character, and courage. A ship flying a pirate flag is a symbol of a rebel who does not obey the rules of society.

In the criminal world, a ship tattoo could tell a lot about a prisoner. The number of masts meant the number of terms of “serving”, and the image of the ship itself sometimes gave away the criminal “touring.”

Design options for a tattoo depicting a ship

For sketches, very large drawings are most often chosen that can fit on the entire back or shoulder. The style of tattoo with a ship can be different - from realism to watercolor. Images in the old school style, which are designed in black, red, green and yellow, remain in demand.

The most popular option is a color realistic image that best conveys the colors of the sky and sea. On tattoos, a ship is often depicted along with flowers and navigation paraphernalia - a compass, steering wheel, etc.

Men decorate their shoulders, back and chest with this colorful image, and less commonly, their forearms and ankles. Girls have tattoos on their hips, and less often on their ribs.

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