Clive Cussler Follow

Clive Cussler was the author of more than 80 books in five bestselling series, including Dirk Pitt, NUMA Files, Oregon Files, Isaac Bell, and Sam and Remi Fargo. His life nearly paralleled that of his hero Dirk Pitt, who made his first appearance in 1973. Whether searching for lost aircraft or leading expeditions to find famous shipwrecks, he and his NUMA crew of volunteers discovered and surveyed more than seventy-five lost ships of historic significance, including the long-lost Confederate submarine Hunley, which was raised in 2000. Like Pitt, Cussler collected classic automobiles. His collection featured more than 100 examples of custom coachwork. Cussler passed away in February 2020.