Prior to the War of Chioggia, which lasted from 1379 until 1381, the Genoese had enjoyed a naval ascendency that was the source of their power and position within northern Italy.
Enne Chioggia sõda, mis kestis aastatel 1379–1381, nautis Genova mereülemvõimu, mis oli tema võimu ja seisundi allikas Põhja-Itaalias.