Founded by Dr. Clive Cussler, the National Underwater and Marine Agency (NUMA) is a non-profit, volunteer foundation dedicated to preserving our maritime heritage through the discovery, archaeological survey and conservation of shipwreck artifacts.
Clive Cussler, Founder of NUMA
December is a fitting time for me to respond to a reader’s question about Lake Michigan’s Christmas Tree Wreck. Can you imagine one’s shock and chagrin upon learning of the loss of an entire crew and ship’s cargo of more than 5,000 trees one month prior to Christmas? That’s what happened to the 130-foot schooner Rouse Simmons on November 23, 1912.
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I hope to see you at the book signing for Built for Adventure: The Classic Automobiles of Clive Cussler and Dirk Pitt. I’ve been wanting to share the classic car collection of both Dirk Pitt and myself with my fans for years, and I’m excited that the release of this labor of love is only a few weeks away.
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