Over time, the symbolism associated with tattoos popular with U.S. Navy sailors has evolved, but they continue to hold significance for those with a connection to the sea and maritime culture.

CONTEST: WIN TIX TO 'TATTOOS & SCRIMSHAW' Here's how to nab one of seven 'group passes' to TATTOOS AND SCRIMSHAW: The Art of the Sailor: Vancouver Maritime Museum's spring and summer exhibit ...

Compromised as they may seem, sailors' tattoos once held significance and occasionally still do. At the height of the ship-faring age, symbols like the anchor and north star signified rank and ...

ARLINGTON, Va. — Sailors who have been coveting that “kimono” full back tattoo can go ahead and get it inked — but keep it decent, below the level of your T-shirt collar ...

The 23-year-old sailor's tattoo is large, but not big enough to be considered a "sleeve," the type of design that covers an entire arm. Bryant hopes to remedy that, thanks to new Navy rules ...

Another traces the history of tattoos in the Navy and includes photographs with poignant words from sailors at war. The museum is free and open to the public 9 a.m.- 5 p.m. Monday through Saturday ...