Tattoos have been part of sailing lore since James Cook rounded Cape Horn, crossed the Pacific, and arrived in Tahiti in 1769. The most symbolic sailor tattoo is the nautical star. The star of the nautical star tattoo refers to the North Star that shines in the Northern hemisphere and is located in the celestial sphere above the North Pole. When this tattoo originated the stars served as the only form of navigation to sailors in the dead of night. Sailors relied on these stars to guide them home safely. In this way a nautical star tattoo is seen to provide protection, guidance and a safe return home.

Here are some more interesting facts on nautical tattoos from WikiAnswers.com;
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