Battle of Chioggia

The Battle of Chioggia was a pivotal naval conflict between Venice and Genoa that took place from 1378 to 1381. This war was part of the broader economic rivalry between the two major maritime republics of the medieval period.12

Genoa initially gained an advantage, defeating the Venetian army and capturing the town of Chioggia in 1378, using it as a base to attack Venice. However, the Venetian fleet blockaded the Genoese forces. By 1380, the Genoese fleet was decimated by hardship and surrendered. The conflict concluded with the Peace of Turin in 1381, which significantly diminished Genoa's influence in the Mediterranean and the East, solidifying Venice's dominance as a maritime power.12