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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Ariana Baio

When will rescue crews stop searching for the missing Titanic sub?

OSEPH PREZIOSO/AFP via Getty Images

Oxygen on the missing Titanic tourist submersible was expected to run out on Thursday morning - leaving many wondering if the US Coast Guard will cease their search and rescue efforts.

Typically, when a person, or people, are lost at sea the Coast Guard appoints a mission coordinator to run a search and rescue operation. However, when there is no chance that person is alive or able to be retrieved they will call off the mission.

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