Flag Officer And Master Aboard Royal Tour Liner -- Vice Admiral E.M.C. Abel Smith Flag Officer Royal Yachts the Master, Commander David Aitchison of Sunderland aboard the 'Gothis' at King George V dock today (Thursday). As Flag Officer, Vice-Admiral Abel Smith will fly his flag in the 'Gothic' during the tour. The Royal tour ship, the Shaw Savill Liner 'Gothic' (15,902 tons), is preparing in King George V dock, London, for her departure next Tuesday, November 10, for Jamaica, where she will ***** the Royal party. November 05, 1953. (Photo by Reuterphoto)