The Scurvy mythology shirt is inspired by the harsh realities of life at sea — where survival depended not just on skill, but on something as simple as citrus. This mythology graphic tee turns maritime history into a quietly essential advantage.
This design blends dark humor with nautical satire, reimagining scurvy prevention as a badge of competence among sailors who understood that not all battles were fought with cannons. Some were fought with limes… and won.
During the Age of Sail, scurvy devastated crews lacking vitamin C, until sailors began using citrus to prevent it — earning British sailors the nickname “limeys.” It was a small solution to a deadly problem, and one that changed survival at sea.
Stay sharp.
Stay stocked.
Stay alive.
This design imagines that history through a sharper lens.
This mythology graphic tee is perfect for:
• History lovers fascinated by maritime life
• Fans of pirate lore and nautical themes
• People who enjoy clever, educational humor
• Those drawn to subtle, witty design concepts
• Anyone who prefers unique, story-driven graphic tees
Shirt Details
• 100% combed and ring-spun cotton (Heather colors contain polyester)
• Fabric weight: 4.2 oz/yd² (142 g/m²)
• Soft, lightweight fabric
• Pre-shrunk for consistent fit
• Side-seamed construction
• Shoulder-to-shoulder taping
• Blank garments sourced from Nicaragua, Mexico, Honduras, or the United States
Sustainable Production
Each shirt is made to order, reducing waste and overproduction.
Thank you for supporting thoughtful manufacturing.
Size guide
| |
LENGTH (inches) |
WIDTH (inches) |
CHEST (inches) |
| XS |
27 |
16 ½ |
31-34 |
| S |
28 |
18 |
34-37 |
| M |
29 |
20 |
38-41 |
| L |
30 |
22 |
42-45 |
| XL |
31 |
24 |
46-49 |
| 2XL |
32 |
26 |
50-53 |
| 3XL |
33 |
28 |
54-57 |
| 4XL |
34 |
30 |
58-61 |
| 5XL |
35 |
31 |
62-65 |
| |
LENGTH (cm) |
WIDTH (cm) |
CHEST (cm) |
| XS |
68.6 |
42 |
78.7-86.4 |
| S |
71.1 |
45.7 |
86.4-94 |
| M |
73.7 |
50.8 |
96.5-104.1 |
| L |
76.2 |
55.9 |
106.7-114.3 |
| XL |
78.7 |
61 |
116.8-124.5 |
| 2XL |
81.3 |
66 |
127-134.6 |
| 3XL |
83.8 |
71.1 |
137.2-144.8 |
| 4XL |
86.4 |
76.2 |
147.3-155 |
| 5XL |
89 |
78.7 |
157.5-165 |
