Post B1k9Zel6nXYTAEcqMi by JanPV@mastodon.social
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 (DIR) Post #B1jsjLjegPrFq4ywSm by JanPV@mastodon.social
       2025-12-29T10:43:19Z
       
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       By far the largest ship graffiti yet found on Anglesey (see my foot, at upper right, for scale).
       
 (DIR) Post #B1jsjNJUoe7ajWl4y0 by futurebird@sauropods.win
       2025-12-29T11:20:19Z
       
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       @JanPV Why is there graffiti of ships in particular?
       
 (DIR) Post #B1k9Zel6nXYTAEcqMi by JanPV@mastodon.social
       2025-12-29T14:29:01Z
       
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       @futurebird It's generally held to be superstition by mariners, looking for protection; a form of physical prayer or something like that. There is a reasonable link between coastal churches and the graffiti, though it can be found well inland.