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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 (date of earliest event reported): December 15, 1995

                              ZAPATA CORPORATION
            (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

          Delaware                  I-4219                     C-74-1339132    
(State of other jurisdiction      (Commission                (I.R.S. Employer  
      of incorporation)          File Number)               Identification No.) 

                        1717 St. James Place, Suite 500
                              Houston, Texas 77056
             (Address of principal executive offices and zip code)

      Registrant's telephone number, including area code: (713) 940-6100

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