In 1379 Genoa attacked the lagoon within the War of Chioggia (1379–80). Two towers had been constructed as platforms for crossbows and cannons at the Castel Vecchio and Novo forts (to the Lido and Vignole islands) on The 2 sides with the Lido channel, to more protect the entrance for the lagoon.Possibly e-mail addresses are nameless for this team