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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: July 15, 1999
CHASE MANHATTAN MARINE OWNER TRUST 1997-A
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(Issuer of Securities)
CHASE MANHATTAN BANK USA, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION
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(Sponsor of the Trust)
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
United States 333-32737 22-2382028
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(State or other jurisdiction (Commission File Number) (IRS Employer
of incorporation) Identification No.)
802 Delaware Avenue, Wilmington, Delaware 19801
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(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)
Registrant's telephone number, including area code: (302) 575-5033
THE CHASE MANHATTAN BANK
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(Sponsor of the Trust)
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
New York 333-32737 12-4994650
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(State or other jurisdiction (Commission File Number) (IRS Employer
of incorporation) Identification No.)
270 Park Avenue, New York, New York 10017
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(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)
Registrant's telephone number, including area code: (212) 270-6000
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Item 5. Other Events:
On or about July 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
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20.1 Monthly Report with respect to the July 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: July 28, 1999
THE CIT GROUP/SALES FINANCING, INC.,
as Servicer
By: /s/ Frank J. Madeira
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Name: Frank J. Madeira
Title: Vice President
INDEX TO EXHIBITS
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Exhibit No. Description
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20.1 Monthly Report with respect to the July 15, 1999
distribution