Believed to be a Short Stirling which disappeared in 44/45.
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-tyne-41049104
Ganter
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-tyne-41049104
Ganter
Please see the most recent updates in the "Where did the .com name go?" thread. Posts number 16 and 17.