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von Luckner proved infamous. Von Luckner briefly served as assistant keeper before joining the German navy. He went on to become a highly decorated German naval officer during World War I (1915-1918). Over the course of his navy career on the Seeadler, von Luckner captured 14 Allied ships without any casualties[xxvi].
3.7 Chronology of major events
The following table details the major events that occurred at Cape Leeuwin Lighthouse from its construction in 1895 to present day.
Date               Event Details
13 December 1895   Foundation stone laid by the premier of Western Australia.[xxvii]
10 December 1896   Lighthouse officially opened by Sir John Forrest.[xxviii]
September 1905     Governor-general and the state governor visit Cape Leeuwin Lighthouse.[xxix]