2006-06-10 04:55:55 · 6 answers · asked by tooch 1 in Arts & Humanities ➔ History
The meaning of a sailor ( versus seaman, I read the other answers and I agree that it is tempting even for an Ex-Navy man) having a "swallow" tattoo, is this bird's association with Good Luck and Homecoming.
You might find it interesting that an Anchor Tattoo meant that you crossed the Atlantic Ocean, and a Turtle Tattoo symbolized that you crossed the Equator.
2006-06-11 03:58:32 · answer #1 · answered by WrekTek 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Cannot find anything on the meaning of a swallow tattoo in mariner history.
2006-06-10 05:03:36 · answer #2 · answered by Vagabond5879 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
lol, how come the seaman have swallows?
am i the only one who's fighting the urge to make a joke?
i think that tatto was good luck, because the sight of a bird meant you were headed toward land. or something along that idea. might be wrong.
2006-06-10 04:57:59 · answer #3 · answered by hellion210 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
there is a tattoo of a swollow at any tattoo shop..it came from the Navy. I am sure you saw it many times and did not know it was a swollow. usually there is a heart next to it.
2006-06-10 05:09:09 · answer #4 · answered by CHERYL S3 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Does the seaman with a swallow?
sorry, I could not restrain myself this time.
2006-06-10 05:02:38 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
look it up, go to ask.com
2006-06-10 04:57:17 · answer #6 · answered by mabs 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋