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CSN sailors were a mixed lot. Some officers, like those on the raider CSS Alabama were in a position to outfit the crew in "official" uniforms, gray trousers, gray tunic, white color and cuffs, black tie and shoes, gray and white bonnet, and canvas waist belt. However, the inland navy never had is so good. Some "sailors" were army volunteers and would likely have worn whatever CS army uniform they came on board with. A mix of civilian clothing would be seen as well. CS Marine uniforms mirrored that of the army.
The CSN officers would may be have been better uniformed (at their own expense) so single or double breasted gray frocks with turn down colors an shoulder bars and wrist braid would be in order. For summer days wide brimmed felt or straw hats all around.
In short, a crew for the White Hall vessel would have had just about any sort of period clothing in just about any color, augmented with "official" army and navy clothing.
Also, some articles on the subject suggest that as many as 10-20 percent of some CSN crews were black men, and the CS Marine Corp had a number of black faces in their ranks right up to the end surrender at Appomattox. So if your painting figures, do not forget that little detail, so often overlooked today.
Lastly, weapons in an ideal situation would have been navy revolvers, cutlasses, and some kind of breach loading carbine. It is most likely the inland navy had muzzle loading army cast offs or even civilian rifles, although some of the crews would have had navy revolvers. I hope that this helps,
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