Consent of Independent Accountants


We  hereby  consent  to the  incorporation  by  reference  in  the  Registration
Statement on Form S-8 (No.  33-63732) of Crown Cork & Seal Company,  Inc. of our
report dated June 18, 1999 appearing on page 6 of this Form 11-K.




PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
June 24, 1999