SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 Form 8-K CURRENT REPORT Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Date of Report: June 15, 1999 CHASE MANHATTAN MARINE OWNER TRUST 1997-A (Issuer of Securities) CHASE MANHATTAN BANK USA, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION (Sponsor of the Trust) (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) United States 333-32737 22-2382028 - ------------------------------ ------------------------------- -------------------------------- (State or other jurisdiction (Commission File Number) (IRS Employer of incorporation) Identification No.) 802 Delaware Avenue, Wilmington, Delaware 19801 ----------------------------------------- ------------ (Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code) Registrant's telephone number, including area code: (302) 575-5033 THE CHASE MANHATTAN BANK (Sponsor of the Trust) (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) New York 333-32737 12-4994650 - ------------------------------ ------------------------------- -------------------------------- (State or other jurisdiction (Commission File Number) (IRS Employer of incorporation) Identification No.) 270 Park Avenue, New York, New York 10017 ----------------------------------------- ------------ (Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code) Registrant's telephone number, including area code: (212) 270-6000 Item 5. Other Events: On or about June 15, 1999 Monthly Interest as defined in the Sale and Servicing Agreement dated as of October 1, 1997 (the "Agreement") between Chase Manhattan Bank, USA, as a Seller, The Chase Manhattan Bank as a Seller, The CIT Group/Sales Financing, Inc. as Servicer and Chase Manhattan Marine Owner Trust 1997-A as Issuer was distributed to holders ("Certificateholders") of participants in the Chase Manhattan Marine Owner Trust 1997-A in accordance with the Agreement. A copy of the applicable Monthly Report, as defined in the Agreement, has been furnished to Certificateholders in accordance with the Agreement. A copy of the Monthly Report is being filed as Exhibit 20.1 to this Current Report on Form 8-K. Item 7(c). Exhibits Exhibits Description ---------- --------------- 20.1 Monthly Report with respect to the June 15, 1999 distribution SIGNATURES Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned thereunto duly authorized. Dated: June 30, 1999 THE CIT GROUP/SALES FINANCING, INC., as Servicer By: /s/ Frank J. Madeira --------------------------- Name: Frank J. Madeira Title: Vice President INDEX TO EXHIBITS ---------------------------- Exhibit No. Description - --------------- ----------------- 20.1 Monthly Report with respect to the June 15, 1999 distribution