Naval ordinance, 1855-1883
United States Navy warships. Armored vessesl. Unarmored steam vessels. Acquired combatant vessels. Service vessels. Sailing ships. Mississippi River fleet. United States Revenue Cutter Service. United States coast survey
Confederate States Navy. Introduction. Armored vessels. Unarmored steam vessels. Area defense forces. Privateers. Blockade runners. Tenders
Appendix: List of shipbuilders.