Sept. 20, 1940 – Sept 15, 1948 (wireless operator in 1927 according to BC Directory; later a lighthouse keeper) He also built three sailboats while on the island.
William Westhead was a lightkeeper at Race Rocks from Sept. 20, 1940 – Sept 15, 1948 (wireless operator in 1927 according to BC Directory; later a lighthouse keeper). If anyone has any further information on Mr. Westhead, we would be interested in adding it here.
In October 2010 we noticed a sailboat for sale on Used Victoria which was originally made at Race Rocks by William Westhead. Below are some photos and a writeup about that boat:
