The Reina del Pacifico was the troopship which carried the 1st Battalion, 48th Highlanders of Canada from Halifax to the Clyde in England. The 48th Highlanders departed Toronto by CN train on 17 December 1939 and embarked in Halifax as part of the convoy carrying the 1st Canadian Contingent to England. They disembarked on 30 December 1939.

Christmas 1939 – Menu

The Pacific Steam Navigation Company Royal Charter 1840

A Merry Christmas to Youcon

To. Maggis from Cameron 48.H.of.C.

Breakfast Oatmeal Porridge, Danish Bacon, Fried Egg, Tea, Preserve

Dinner

Rice and Vegetable Soup, Roast Turkey Poult – Chipolata, Roast Potatoes, Green Peas, Plum Pudding-Sweet Sauce, Oranges, Coffee

Tea

Fried Hake Steaks, Saute Potatoes, Cheese, Christmas Cake, Tea

H.M.T. Reina del Pacifico Chirstmas Day, 1939