: NUMA has discovered more than 60 historic shipwrecks, including the Confederate submarine H.L. Hunley .
Cussler’s fiction was deeply rooted in his personal passions. He founded the , a non-profit organization dedicated to preserving maritime heritage.
: Focuses on Kurt Austin and Joe Zavala, members of a fictional government underwater agency. Clive Cussler
: Later series exploring early 20th-century detective work and modern-day treasure hunting. Real-Life Adventure & NUMA
: Much like his character Dirk Pitt, Cussler was an avid collector of rare automobiles, maintaining a collection of over 85 classic cars. : NUMA has discovered more than 60 historic
Cussler is best known for creating , a maritime engineer and "superhero" protagonist who thwarts global disasters. His writing is characterized by fast-paced, high-stakes plots that often blend historical mystery with advanced maritime technology.
: The flagship series featuring Dirk Pitt and his sidekick Al Giordino. Notable titles include Raise the Titanic! and Sahara . He founded the , a non-profit organization dedicated
: Features a high-tech ship disguised as a decrepit freighter, led by Juan Cabrillo.