sailors
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For centuries, tattoos were firmly linked to criminal gangs and sailors and, more recently, counter-cultural movements such as punk and motorbike clubs.
From BBC ● Aug. 10, 2026
Velella velella, commonly known as by-the-wind sailors and closely related to the Portuguese man o' war, have been spotted on St Bees beach in recent weeks.
From BBC ● Jul. 30, 2026
The ship also carried 1,000 merchant sailors, 700 civilians and 100 crew, according to the POW agency, which notes the numbers are estimates based on conflicting historical documents.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 30, 2026
The remarks came a day after the envoy slammed China's "dangerous conduct" following a clash between Philippine and Chinese sailors at a disputed shoal in the South China Sea.
From Barron's ● Jul. 22, 2026
Two German sailors, who were armed with light submachine guns and carbines, were with them.
From Nazi Saboteurs by Samantha Seiple
