 Old maps from 1320 and 1321 mention Molat as the great port of St. Mary (today Lučina), which was an important station on the way from Istria and Osor to Zadar.After the conquering of Zadar by the Republic of Venice in 1409, Molat became Venetian property and was leased on a yearly basis.For the first 250 years, the lessees changed relatively often.