Consent of Independent Accountants


We  hereby  consent  to the  incorporation  by  reference  in  the  Registration
Statement on Form S-8 (No.  33-39529) of Crown Cork & Seal Company,  Inc. of our
report dated June 19, 1998 appearing on page 6 of this Form 11-K.




PRICE WATERHOUSE LLP
Philadelphia, PA
June 26, 1998