Nautical Tattoos are tattoos derived from the very roots and history of modern tattooing. Sailors were among the first to revive the art and practice of tattooing when they visited the islands of Polynesia in the South Pacific and other lands in Southeast Asia. Captain Cook in his famous explorations to Tahiti, Hawaii and New Zealand was the first to record the tattooing of the indigenous people in 1786. When the sailors returned to Europe with tattoos that were essentially exotic souvenirs of their travels and adventures, European audiences were fascinated. Many nautical tattoos were amulets and talismans of protection to keep from falling overboard, drowning or being eaten by a shark.

Anchor And Nautical Star Tattoo

Anchor And Rope Nautical Tattoo On Bicep

Anchor And sailor Wheel Nautical Tattoo on Chest

Anchor And Ship Matching Nautical Tattoo For Couple

Anchor And Wheel Nautical Tattoo On Back

Anchor, Sailor Wheel, Stars And Compass Nautical Tattoo On sleeve

Anchors With Wheel Nautical Tattoo On Legs

Sponsored Links

Beautiful 3d Nautical Tattoo On Full Arm

Beautiful Nautical Tattoo On Half Sleeve

Beautiful Nautical Tattoo On Half Sleeve

Big Ship In A bottle Nautical Tattoo

Black And Gray Nautical Tattoo On Woman Half Sleeve

Black And White Sailing Ship And Compass Nautical Tattoo On Side Rib cage

Blue Waves Behind Nautical Star Tattoo

Sponsored Links

Captain Walrus Nautical Tattoo