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Tattoo shop in Wichita, Kansas
Address: 312 E Murdock St, Wichita, KS 67214
Hours: Closed ⋅ Opens 12 PM
Phone: (316) 945-0500
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Why do sailors get sparrow tattoos?
Legend has it that tattoos began when seven sailors from a ship called the Swallow each tattooed a swallow on his chest to mark their mutiny. Tradition, though, generally holds that a swallow tattoo is used measure how far a sailor travels. Originally, a swallow was earned every 5,000 nautical miles.
Why do sailors get pig and rooster tattoos?
PIG & ROOSTER Tattooed on the feet or ankles, these emblems symbolize survival at sea. Pigs and roosters were often kept in wooden crates, making them likely to float to shore in the event of a shipwreck. A pig on the left knee and a rooster on the right foot references an old ditty: Pig on the knee, safety at sea.
What does the dragon tattoo mean for sailors?
Dragon / Golden Dragon
A sailor with a dragon tattoo has sailed to Asia and a golden dragon means they have crossed the international date line.
What tattoos did sailors get?
Sailor tattoo motifs had already solidified by the early 19th century, with anchors, ships, and other nautical symbols being the most common images tattooed on American seafarers, followed by patriotic symbols such as flags, eagles, and stars; symbols of love; and religious symbols.
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