The words “Hold Fast” tattooed on Pete’s leg are a common nautical term signifying ‘not letting go’. It is traditionally written across a seaman’s knuckles.  The trident featured alongside represents King Neptune and was earned during Pete’s equator crossing ceremony; the crab and tin can are simply for artistic expression: “I was just having some fun with it” Pete says.
"Hold Fast" Tattoo
Image courtesy of the NOAA Office of Ocean Exploration and Research, Exploring Deep-sea Habitats off Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands. Download larger version (jpg, 5.2 MB).
The words “Hold Fast” tattooed on Pete’s leg are a common nautical term signifying ‘not letting go.’ It is traditionally written across a seaman’s knuckles. The trident featured alongside represents King Neptune and was earned during Pete’s equator crossing ceremony. The crab and tin can are simply for artistic expression: “I was just having some fun with it,” Pete says.
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