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It’s time to learn the real story of one of the men responsible for American tattooing (and rum!), Norman "Sailor Jerry" Collins.

Jerry Sailor is known as the “Godfather of American tattoos” and is also a pioneer of the old-school tattoo style. As Jerry Sailor was also part of the navy, his tattoos were made for sailors and each of them has a different meaning. This way, just by looking at a sailor that served in World War II, we can learn more about them as people and as sailors.In this oneHOWTO article we're going to explain the meaning of Sailor Jerry tattoos. We'll go through different Sailor Jerry tattoos, their…

Norman “Sailor Jerry” Collins is a name synonymous with American tattooing. Hell, there are many out there who consider him the Godfather of American traditional style—and for all intents and purposes, they’re right. But Sailor Jerry’s story goes far deeper than most imagine. He wasn’t just some guy who decided tattooing was his calling. Aside |

Discover the meaning behind Sailor Jerry's famous old school tattoos, from dragon tattoos to classic skull tattoo designs. Visit the website to learn more.

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