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[edit] Character Information and the Supporting Cast

Dirk Eric Pitt is a renowned adventurer, a sort of blend of Indiana Jones, MacGyver and James Bond. He's described as tall (6'3") with craggy looks, dark wavy hair, and possessing a rangy build. His most striking features are his opaline green eyes, which can be both alluring or intimidating, as need be. Pitt has a commanding presence, this combined with a quick, sly wit, often infuriates those opposed to him. His comical banter with sidekick Al Giordino during stressful situations leaves the reader with little doubt that both are confident of their abilities. While Dirk may be considered the hero of the two, Al Giordino is the man behind him. Dr. Henry Indiana Jones, Jr. ... This article or section does not cite any references or sources. ... Flemings commissioned image of James Bond to aid the Daily Express comic strip artists. ... Albert Cassius Giordino is the beloved constant companion of Dirk Pitt in the Clive Cussler adventure novels. ...

Dirk is the son of Senator George Pitt of California. With a woman named Summer Moran, he has twin children: a son, Dirk Pitt, Jr., and a daughter, Summer Pitt. He has had a long-term relationship with Congresswoman Loren Smith, who he eventually marries. He graduated from the United States Air Force Academy, with rank of Major (this was changed to the U.S. Naval Academy in the film version of Sahara) with lifelong best friend, Al Giordino. In the novel Pacific Vortex! it is revealed that Pitt has been awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross with two clusters, a Silver Star, a Purple Heart and many other commendations.^[1] Dirk is an accomplished pilot who is qualified to fly both fixed wing and rotary aircraft. His weapon of choice is a .45 Colt M1911 that he received from his father. His drink of choice is Tequila with salt and lime. He's often seen wearing an orange faced Doxa dive watch. Official language(s) English Capital Sacramento Largest city Los Angeles Area  Ranked 3rd  - Total 158,302 sq mi (410,000 km²)  - Width 250 miles (400 km)  - Length 770 miles (1,240 km)  - % water 4. ... Summer Moran is a fictional character in the later Dirk Pitt series of novels by Clive Cussler. ... Dirk Pitt, Jr. ... Summer Pitt is a fictional character, the daughter of Dirk Pitt from the Dirk Pitt series of adventure novels written by Clive Cussler. ... Loren Smith is a fictional character in a series of novels by Clive Cussler. ... The United States Air Force Academy (USAFA), located immediately north of Colorado Springs in El Paso County, Colorado, United States, (), is an institution for the undergraduate education of officers for the United States Air Force. ... Major is a military rank the use of which varies according to country. ... The United States Naval Academy (USNA) is an institution for the undergraduate education of officers of the United States Navy and Marine Corps and is in Annapolis, Maryland, near Washington D.C. The Academy often is referred to simply as Annapolis although naval officers normally refer to it in conversation... The Distinguished Flying Cross. ... The Silver Star is the fourth highest military decoration that can be awarded to a member of any branch of the United States Armed Forces. ... For other meanings see Purple Heart (disambiguation). ... .45 ACP cartridges .45 redirects here. ... Rampant Colt - The original logo of Colts Firearms Colts Manufacturing Company was founded in Hartford, Connecticut in 1847 by Samuel Colt in order to produce revolvers, which Colt held the patent on, during the Mexican-American War. ... The M1911 is a single-action, semiautomatic handgun chambered for the . ... Various brands of tequila Tequila is a spirit made primarily in the area surrounding Tequila, a town in the western Mexican state of Jalisco, 65 km northwest of Guadalajara. ... Doxa S.A. is a well known Swiss company, founded in 1889, that manufactures watches. ...

Dirk Pitt received a commendation for shooting down Admiral Sandecker's plane during the Vietnam War. The plane was carrying the Admiral and his staff to a remote base north of Da Nang. Unknown to them the base was overrun by the North Vietnamese and their radio was malfunctioning so they were unable to receive a warning. Pitt was flying nearby returning to his base from a bombing mission and was ordered to intercept and alert the Admiral by whatever means available. When efforts to communicate with the Admiral's plane were unsuccessful Pitt expertly shot out both engines on the transport forcing them to ditch in the sea instead of landing at the captured base. Dirk then flew cover strafing any boats than left the shore until everyone was taken aboard a Navy patrol vessel.^[2] In the Dirk Pitt adventure novels by acclaimed novelist Clive Cussler, Admiral James Sandecker is the Director of NUMA, the National Underwater and Marine Agency. ... Combatants Republic of Vietnam United States Republic of Korea Thailand Australia New Zealand The Philippines National Front for the Liberation of South Vietnam Democratic Republic of Vietnam People’s Republic of China Democratic Peoples Republic of Korea Strength US 1,000,000 South Korea 300,000 Australia 48,000... Da Nang (occasionally Danang; in Vietnamese: Đà Nẵng  ) is a major port city in the South Central Coast of Vietnam, on the coast of the South China Sea. ...

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When Dirk Pitt is not traveling, which he is doing most of the time, he lives in his unique home - a remodeled and refurbished hangar on the grounds of Washington International Airport, near Washington, D.C.. A cast-iron stairway leads into and cluttered apartment with maps of the sea and models of ships scattered all about. The hangar houses his classic car/antique car collection, as well as a Messerschmitt Me 262 aircraft, a Ford trimotor aircraft, a Pullman railroad dining car, a totem pole and a cast-iron bathtub with an outboard motor sticking out the back. The hangar also contains items collected from prior adventures, and is protected by a state-of-the-art security system. Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (IATA: DCA, ICAO: KDCA) in Arlington County, Virginia is the closest commercial airport to Washington, D.C. Originally Washington National Airport, it was renamed after former President Ronald Reagan in 1998. ... Nickname: Motto: Justitia Omnibus (=Justice for All) Location of Washington, D.C., in relation to the states Maryland and Virginia Coordinates: Country United States Federal District District of Columbia Government  - Mayor Adrian M. Fenty (D)  - City Council Chairperson: Vincent C. Gray (D) Ward 1: Jim Graham (D) Ward 2: Jack... Ford Model A Four-door 1948 Buick Eight convertible 1959 Chevrolet Impala A yank tank or maquina in Havana, Cuba Another yank tank in Havana Classic car is a term frequently used to describe an older car, but the exact meaning is subject to differences in opinion. ... An antique car is generally defined as a car over 25 years of age, this being the definition used by the Antique Automobile Club of America and many other organisations worldwide. ... The Messerschmitt Me 262 Schwalbe (German: Swallow) was the worlds first operational jet-powered fighter aircraft. ... Ford Trimotor G-CYWZ of the Royal Canadian Air Force. ... The streamlined Pullman observation-lounge car Coconino, coupled to a heavyweight sleeper painted in two-tone Pullman grey, brings up the rear of the Santa Fe Railways Chief at La Junta, Colorado on February 27, 1938. ... A Gitxsan pole (left) and Kwakwakawakw pole (right) at Thunderbird Park in Victoria, British Columbia. ... 1 example. ...

In the course of his work as a marine engineer of the National Underwater and Marine Agency (NUMA), an oceanographic research organization headed by Admiral James Sandecker with Rudi Gunn as second in command, Dirk Pitt has made numerous important shipwreck discoveries, as well as thwarted a large number of plans by villains intent on global catastrophe or world domination. Dirk Pitt went on, in the more recent novels, to become the head of NUMA when Admiral James Sandecker was appointed as Vice President of the United States by President Ward after the Vice President unexpectedly died in office. Animated map exhibiting the worlds oceanic waters. ... For the Technical Symposium of NITK Surathkal Engineer , see Engineer (Technical Fest). ... The National Underwater and Marine Agency (NUMA) is a private non-profit organization in the United States, based on a fictional organization from the novels of Clive Cussler, who also heads up the actual organization. ... Oceanography (from Ocean + Greek γράφειν = write), also called oceanology and marine science is the study of the earths oceans and their interlinked ecosystems and chemical and physical processes. ... In the Dirk Pitt adventure novels by acclaimed novelist Clive Cussler, Admiral James Sandecker is the Director of NUMA, the National Underwater and Marine Agency. ... Rudi Gunn is a character in the Dirk Pitt adventure novels by acclaimed novelist Clive Cussler. ... One popular concept of the villain, meant to mimic the purposely distinctive visage of villains from silent films of the early 20th century. ... A disaster is a natural or man-made event that negatively affects life, property, livelihood or industry often resulting in permanent changes to human societies, ecosystems and environment. ... Though it is debatable if a planet as complex and diverse as Earth could ever be successfully dominated by a single central authority, the concept of world domination has long been a popular theme in both history and fiction. ... Federal courts Supreme Court Chief Justice Associate Justices Elections Presidential elections Midterm elections Political Parties Democratic Republican Third parties State & Local government Governors Legislatures (List) State Courts Counties/Parishes/Boroughs, Cities, and Towns Other countries Politics Portal      The Vice President of the United States is the first in the presidential...

[edit] Style

The books are written in the style of fast-paced action, and follow a simple and predictable storyline (see below). Most of the creative effort is devoted to highly detailed descriptions of events and technology that are not necessarily mandatory to get the story across. Determination, perseverance and the tendency to overcome hopeless odds are trademarks of the main characters, who, in difficult situations, use humor to further antagonize their opponents or to lift their own spirits. Often, the activities of the main characters are described over action packed consecutive days as they become more determined and more exhausted.

In the later novels Dirk Pitt meets an odd, eccentric individual, sometimes explicitly identified as Clive Cussler, sometimes hinted at ("C.C." or something similar). This cameo appearance by the author is relatively unusual in modern novels. Dragon (1990) is the first novel in which a character identified as Clive Cussler appears. However, in Night Probe! (1981) the character of Prof. Preston Beatty bears a striking resemblance to Cussler. The characters usually cannot remember who the character of Cussler is between his appearances. In popular usage, eccentricity refers to unusual or odd behavior on the part of an individual. ... Martin Scorsese appears briefly in an uncredited role in this scene from his feature film Taxi Driver. ...

[edit] Themes

The most obvious theme of the novels are respect for, and the mystery of, the sea. It is clear that Cussler has gleaned such an appreciation from his personal life, and this is expressed continuously throughout each novel. It is not difficult to arrive at the conclusion that Cussler wishes a governmental organization such as "Fictional" NUMA (as described in the novels) existed to protect and explore the oceans, managed by a "can-do" person such as Sandecker. It is noted that Cussler formed an organization, called NUMA, which has a slightly different purpose. The Cussler "NUMA" is a non-profit company devoted to shipwreck exploration. The National Underwater and Marine Agency (NUMA) is a private non-profit organization in the United States, based on a fictional organization from the novels of Clive Cussler, who also heads up the actual organization. ... The National Underwater and Marine Agency (NUMA) is a private non-profit organization in the United States, based on a fictional organization from the novels of Clive Cussler, who also heads up the actual organization. ...

Another primary theme of the Dirk Pitt novels is that the merger and combination of the modern and the ancient are of value. Compare the ultra modern computer lab run by Hiram Yeager to the unorganized book collection of St. Julien Perlmutter, both are used to the advantage of Dirk Pitt even within the same novel. The technologically advanced NUMA scientific equipment is supplemented by classic cars and aircraft. The deep interest of Dirk Pitt to seeking out shipwrecks and solving old puzzles often leads to discoveries useful in the modern world. Characters in the novels explore and preserve history. Hiram Yeager is a character in the Dirk Pitt adventure novels by novelist Clive Cussler. ... St. ...

The books stress the sanctity of human life, the characters will spare no expense or personal sacrifice to save a single life, though the plots usually involve events affecting thousands.

[edit] Films

Pitt has twice appeared on the big screen, in movie adaptations of Raise the Titanic! in 1980, and Sahara in 2005. In the former he was portrayed by Richard Jordan, and in the latter by Matthew McConaughey. Cussler was unhappy with the film adaptation of Sahara, and sued the production company. Cussler had both casting and script approval, however, after many rejected drafts, the production decided on one and began filming without Cussler's consent, leading him to pursue legal action for violating their agreement. Raise the Titanic! is the name of a 1976 novel by Clive Cussler. ... 1980 (MCMLXXX) was a leap year starting on Tuesday. ... 2005 (MMV) was a common year starting on Saturday of the Gregorian calendar. ... Richard Anson Jordan (July 19, 1938 – August 30, 1993) was an American stage, screen and film actor. ... Matthew David McConaughey (born November 4, 1969) is an American actor. ...

[edit] Characteristics of Dirk Pitt novels

• The novels almost always open with a flashback to a historic or ancient event.
• The next sequence is often a heroic rescue by Pitt which foils or reveals information later linked to the antagonist.
• Next, Pitt is usually given a NUMA assignment that at first appears unrelated to the events causing the rescue, but which will relate back later in the book.
• Pitt often meets or saves a woman who is involved in the plot in some way.
• A villain or villains cause events to occur which either deliberately or accidentally would cause serious and dramatic worldwide injury to people or the environment.
• The main villain tries to kill Pitt which often leads to the destruction of one of Pitt's classic cars.
• The main villain becomes personally agitated by Pitt and/or Al Giordino, despite the fact that the villain is always the head of a huge criminal organization.
• At some point the following happen:
  • "Clive Cussler" makes a brief appearance (see above).
  • A historic or classic automobile or aircraft is momentarily featured, and often wrecked or destroyed.
  • The antagonist's plan is almost always described as a "Machiavellian scheme," or as being "clandestine."
  • Advanced NUMA technology is employed.
• Eventually Pitt discovers the facts surrounding the introductory historical event and may keep a memento of the event, which is mentioned in subsequent books (usually as part of his collection at his residence).
• Corrupt government officials are revealed.
• By the end of the book, said destroyed car is always rebuilt, and used in the seduction of said saved woman.

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[edit] Continuity errors

• In Vixen 03, the father of Pitt's girlfriend (Congresswoman Loren Smith) is murdered. However, when Pitt married her in Trojan Odyssey, her father attended the wedding. ^[3]

• There is no sexual act between Pitt and Summer described in Pacific Vortex, and yet he has children with her.

[edit] Cars of Dirk Pitt

• The Mediterranean Caper - 1936 Maybach Zeppelin Town car
• Iceberg - (no car, but Pitt acquires the Ford Trimotor aircraft)
• Raise the Titanic! - (no car, but reference to a Stutz Bearcat Speedster, and a Renault town car recovered from the Titanic is mentioned in a later book)
• Vixen 03 - (no car)
• Night Probe! - AC Cobra and Jensen
• Pacific Vortex! - AC Cobra
• Deep Six - Talbot-Lago
• Cyclops - Daimler
• Treasure - Cord L-29
• Dragon - 1932 Stutz
• Sahara - 1936 Avions Voisin
• Inca Gold - 1936 Pierce-Arrow Travelodge Trailer
• Shock Wave - J2X Allard
• Flood Tide - 1929 Model J Duesenberg
• Atlantis Found - 1929 Model J Duesenberg
• Valhalla Rising - 1938 Packard Towncar
• Trojan Odyssey - Marmon V-16
• Black Wind - 1958 Chrysler 300-D Convertible
• Treasure of Khan - 1921 Rolls-Royce Silver Ghost

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[edit] List of novels

Dirk Pitt adventure novels

• The Mediterranean Caper (1973)
• Iceberg (1975)
• Raise the Titanic! (1976)
• Vixen 03 (1978)
• Night Probe! (1981)
• Pacific Vortex! (1983)
• Deep Six (1984)
• Cyclops (1986)
• Treasure (1988)
• Dragon (1990)
• Sahara (1992)
• Inca Gold (1994)
• Shock Wave (1996)
• Flood Tide (1997)
• Atlantis Found (1999)
• Valhalla Rising (2001)
• Trojan Odyssey (2003)
• Black Wind (2004) - Written with son Dirk Cussler
• Treasure of Khan (2006) - Written with son Dirk Cussler

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There is also a Dirk Pitt reference book:

• Dirk Pitt and Clive Cussler Revealed (1998) - Written with Craig Dirgo

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[edit] External links

• The Real Life NUMA founded and run by Clive Cussler
• Cussler's Realm - Fan site listing Dirk's Collection and containing other Dirk Pitt information.
• Clive Cussler Collector's Society - An organization devoted to Clive Cussler's works.
• Chris' Guide To Dirk Pitt - A fan site with a good reference to Dirk Pitt's Hangar.

• Cusslermen - Collectors of Clive Cussler memorabilia.

[edit] Notes

1. ^ See Pacific Vortex! Page 77 (Reprinted in hardcover by Cahill Press in 2000.)
2. ^ Cussler, Clive (1985). "Deep Six", New York: Simon & Schuster. 0-671-50373-1; pages 337 & 338.
3. ^ See page 211 of the paperback edition of Vixen 03 (published by Bantam Books in 1979) and page 480 of the hardcover edition of Trojan Odyssey (published by Putnam in 2003).