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<LEGEND>
THE SCHEDULE CONTAINS SUMMARY FINANCIAL INFORMATION EXTRACTED FROM
CHRISTIANA COMPANIES, INC.'S CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR
THE THREE MONTH PERIOD ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 1997 AND IS QUALIFIED
IN ITS ENTIRETY BY REFERENCE TO SUCH FINANCIAL STATEMENTS.
</LEGEND>
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