There has also been much discussion about how many of the American casualties were due to "Pomone"s broadsides. Before "Pomone" fired her first broadside, "President" was already shattered with shot holes on the starboard side, the side "Endymion" had engaged. "Pomone" engaged the port side, and there was only little damage recorded. (See the external links, for two different descriptions of the fight). In reality there is no debate, since witness testimony from officers on "President" stated clearly that no casualties were caused, due mainly to poorly aimed broadsides and many American personnel being below decks.