American Traditional Sailing Ship

This flash design features a classic sailing ship, a long-standing and beloved motif in American Traditional tattooing. Originally popularized among sailors, the ship has come to symbolize not only the spirit of seafaring and adventure, but the sailors themselves. While traditional ship tattoos are typically set against backgrounds of waves or clouds, this design boldly replaces them with flames—creating a striking, powerful, and edgy take on a timeless classic.