Confederate States Navy was created in 1861.

Horace M. Heiskell has written:

'Pay table for the use of paymasters and others of the United States navy' -- subject(s): Confederate States of America, Confederate States of America. Navy, Pay, allowances, United States, United States. Navy

Herbert Henry Todd has written:

'The building of the Confederate states navy in Europe' -- subject(s): Confederate States of America, Confederate States of America. Navy, History, Naval operations, United States Civil War, 1861-1865

It stands for Confederate States Ship. The Federal navy used USS for United States Ship. Other countries have similar terms used to identify their military vessels.

W. R. Atteridge has written:

'North South naval images' -- subject(s): Confederate States of America, Confederate States of America. Navy, History, Models, United States, United States. Navy, Warships