Exhibit 23
                       Consent of Independent Accountants



     We hereby  consent to the  incorporation  by reference in the Registration
Statement on Form S-8 (No. 33-61240) of Crown Cork & Seal Company, Inc. of our
report dated June 18, 1997 appearing on page 6 of this Form 11-K.

PRICE WATERHOUSE LLP
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
June 24,1997