In sailing, anchors are used to ‘tie’ the ship to the sea bed. This holds the shipin place and prevents it from floating away, keeping the ship and all aboard safe even during the stormie… See more

Anchors feature heavily in the insignia of naval branches of many of the world’s militaries. An anchor with rope is a key element in the U.S. Navy’s designs and insignia an… See more

For such a simple shape, the anchor has an astounding amount of symbolic meanings – and makes for a surprisingly versatile tattoo. Popular design ideas include: 1. … See more

Although traditionally a masculine choice, in contemporary culture the popularity of anchor tattoos for girls and women has increased to the point where it’s a completely … See more