National Underwater and Marine Agency

The National Underwater and Marine Agency (NUMA) in the United States is dedicated to "preserving maritime heritage through the discovery, archaeological survey and conservation of shipwreck artifacts." Based on a fictional organization, the device of author Clive Cussler, the non-fictional version, NUMA, is a private non-profit organization headed up by Cussler.

Related Topics:
United States - Maritime - Shipwreck - Clive Cussler - Non-profit organization

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Cussler lives a life which closely parallels the recurring protagonist in his series of highly successful adventure novels, Dirk Pitt, the head of the fictional NUMA. The real world NUMA has discovered many sunken ships, including the CSS H. L. Hunley.

Related Topics:
Dirk Pitt - CSS ''H. L. Hunley''

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