Nov. 12—Before there were the intricate designs you see in contemporary tattoos all over the world, there was Sailor Jerry, aka Norman Collins, a tattooist in the mid-20th century who almost ...

Norman “Sailor Jerry” Collins settled in Honolulu in the 1930s, where he opened two shops on Hotel and Smith streets. Tattoos were recognized as an art largely due to Collin’s work, which has been ...

They say your body is a temple. In the military, that temple is often covered in eagles, unit insignia and enough skulls to make a biker gang blush. For generations, tattoos have served as both a rite ...

Sailor Jerry Rum has made an annual event of sponsoring free tattoos on the anniversary of the death of the legendary tattoo artist Norman "Sailor Jerry" Collins. Collins studied Asian tattooing ...

The Sailor Jerry brand was inspired by tattoo legend, Norman Collins, a true visionary with intense dedication to his craft and an unwavering rebellious and devil-may-care attitude. In honor of ...

After being closed for more than a year due to the pandemic, The National Museum of the American Sailor has reopened with two new exhibits. One exhibit brings visitors inside the Navy’s U.S.

If you know someone who's served in the Navy or Coast Guard, chances are they have a few tattoos. The significance behind the anchor, rope and compass rose is something of a mystery unless you know ...