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There is no definite answer to this question in any of the stories, but the best guess based on speculation would put Sherlock Holmes in his early twenties during this story.

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Sherlock Holmes - The Gloria Scott?

Ah, The Adventure of the Gloria Scott (GLOR), Sherlock Holmes' first-ever case, his third being The Adventure of the Musgrave Ritual (MUSG). When Holmes dropped out of college after only two years and lived in a flat in Montague street, his first cases were those brought to him by former fellow-students who knew of his powers of logic and deduction. Eventually, he started to gain a little reputation outside of school and was able to be involved in cases the police consulted him on. Thus, he became the world's only Consulting Detective.


When was The Adventure of the Gloria Scott created?

The Adventure of the Gloria Scott was created in 1893.


Did Watson help Sherlock Holmes with all his cases?

No. 'The Gloria Scott' and 'The Musgrave Ritual' were solved by Holmes before the two even met, and 'The Adventure of the Lion's Mane' and 'The Adventure of the Blanched Soldier' were cases written by Holmes after Watson was married. There are certainly other cases in which Watson had no hand.When Helen Stoner ('The Adventure of the Speckled Band') refers to the case of Mrs. Farintosh and her opal tiara by way of reference, Holmes says: "I think it was before your time, Watson."In 'The Adventure of the Second Stain,' Watson says that in 17 of the 23 years that Sherlock Holmes was in active practice, he "was allowed to co-operate with him and to keep notes of his doings" leaving six years where the two were not together.


What is in the beginning of Sherlock Holmes?

In the first book, a study in scarlet Sherlock Holmes and Watson meet and share an apartment so that the rent wasn't expensive. Watson later finds out that Holmes is a detective, and they both later go to the crime scene where Mr. Drebber died. Holmes discovers all this stuff at the crime scene. Later in the book Holmes discovers that Mr. Strangerson was also killed. In the end Sherlock Holmes finds out that the actual killer was............................................. thats the end of part 1 in the book. You might say The 'Gloria Scott' is the beginning of Sherlock Holmes for it is in this story that Sherlock Holmes first turned his attention to solving crime.


When does Sherlock Holmes become a detective?

It is during the case Watson chronicled as "The 'Gloria Scott' " that Holmes first thought of being a detective. The exact date is not known, but most scholars agree it was the mid to late 1870's.

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What is the copyright date of Sherlock Holmes and The Adventure of the Gloria Scott?

'The Gloria Scott' was first published in April 1893.


Sherlock Holmes - The Gloria Scott?

Ah, The Adventure of the Gloria Scott (GLOR), Sherlock Holmes' first-ever case, his third being The Adventure of the Musgrave Ritual (MUSG). When Holmes dropped out of college after only two years and lived in a flat in Montague street, his first cases were those brought to him by former fellow-students who knew of his powers of logic and deduction. Eventually, he started to gain a little reputation outside of school and was able to be involved in cases the police consulted him on. Thus, he became the world's only Consulting Detective.


Who is Watson in the red headed league?

Narratorside-kickcharacter foilconfidantDr. Watson. He is the narrator of all Sherlock Holmes stories except 'The Gloria Scott,' 'The 'Musgrave Ritual,' 'His Last Bow,' 'The Adventure of the Mazarin Stone,' 'The Adventure of the Blanched Soldier,' and 'The Adventure of the Lion's Mane.'


When was The Adventure of the Gloria Scott created?

The Adventure of the Gloria Scott was created in 1893.


Did Watson help Sherlock Holmes with all his cases?

No. 'The Gloria Scott' and 'The Musgrave Ritual' were solved by Holmes before the two even met, and 'The Adventure of the Lion's Mane' and 'The Adventure of the Blanched Soldier' were cases written by Holmes after Watson was married. There are certainly other cases in which Watson had no hand.When Helen Stoner ('The Adventure of the Speckled Band') refers to the case of Mrs. Farintosh and her opal tiara by way of reference, Holmes says: "I think it was before your time, Watson."In 'The Adventure of the Second Stain,' Watson says that in 17 of the 23 years that Sherlock Holmes was in active practice, he "was allowed to co-operate with him and to keep notes of his doings" leaving six years where the two were not together.


What was Sherlock Holmes's second case?

The 'Gloria Scott' was Holmes' first case, and the 'Musgrave Ritual' came some time later (probably his fourth case). The reader is not told which cases came in between.


What is in the beginning of Sherlock Holmes?

In the first book, a study in scarlet Sherlock Holmes and Watson meet and share an apartment so that the rent wasn't expensive. Watson later finds out that Holmes is a detective, and they both later go to the crime scene where Mr. Drebber died. Holmes discovers all this stuff at the crime scene. Later in the book Holmes discovers that Mr. Strangerson was also killed. In the end Sherlock Holmes finds out that the actual killer was............................................. thats the end of part 1 in the book. You might say The 'Gloria Scott' is the beginning of Sherlock Holmes for it is in this story that Sherlock Holmes first turned his attention to solving crime.


What actors and actresses appeared in The Gloria Scott - 1923?

The cast of The Gloria Scott - 1923 includes: Reginald Fox as Victor Trevor Eille Norwood as Sherlock Holmes Roy Raymond as Prendergast Fred Raynham as James Trevor Ernest Shannon as Evans Hubert Willis as Dr. John Watson


What movie and television projects has Eille Norwood been in?

Eille Norwood has: Played James Stuart in "Princess Clementina" in 1911. Played Dr. Jonathon Capper in "The Hundredth Chance" in 1920. Played The Tavern Knight in "The Tavern Knight" in 1920. Played Gaston de Marsac in "A Gentleman of France" in 1921. Played Sherlock Holmes in "The Copper Beeches" in 1921. Played Sherlock Holmes in "The Resident Patient" in 1921. Played Sherlock Holmes in "A Case of Identity" in 1921. Played Sherlock Holmes in "The Solitary Cyclist" in 1921. Played Sherlock Holmes in "The Yellow Face" in 1921. Played Sherlock Holmes in "The Beryl Coronet" in 1921. Played Sherlock Holmes in "The Empty House" in 1921. Played Lord Pryse in "Gwyneth of the Welsh Hills" in 1921. Played Sherlock Holmes in "The Hound of the Baskervilles" in 1921. Played Sherlock Holmes in "The Dying Detective" in 1921. Played Sherlock Holmes in "The Tiger of San Pedro" in 1921. Played Sherlock Holmes in "The Red-Haired League" in 1921. Played Sherlock Holmes in "The Noble Bachelor" in 1921. Played Sherlock Holmes in "A Scandal in Bohemia" in 1921. Performed in "The Crimson Circle" in 1922. Played Sherlock Holmes in "Charles Augustus Milverton" in 1922. Played Sherlock Holmes in "The Boscombe Valley Mystery" in 1922. Played Sherlock Holmes in "The Abbey Grange" in 1922. Played Sherlock Holmes in "The Naval Treaty" in 1922. Played Sherlock Holmes in "The Golden Pince-Nez" in 1922. Played Sherlock Holmes in "The Six Napoleons" in 1922. Played Sherlock Holmes in "The Second Stain" in 1922. Played Sherlock Holmes in "The Musgrave Ritual" in 1922. Played Sherlock Holmes in "The Norwood Builder" in 1922. Played Sherlock Holmes in "The Greek Interpreter" in 1922. Played Sherlock Holmes in "Black Peter" in 1922. Played Sherlock Holmes in "The Bruce Partington Plans" in 1922. Played Francis in "The Recoil" in 1922. Played Sherlock Holmes in "The Reigate Squires" in 1922. Played Sherlock Holmes in "The Red Circle" in 1922. Played Sherlock Holmes in "The Three Students" in 1923. Played Sherlock Holmes in "The Mystery of Thor Bridge" in 1923. Played Sherlock Holmes in "The Stone of Mazarin" in 1923. Played Sherlock Holmes in "Silver Blaze" in 1923. Played Sherlock Holmes in "The Blue Carbuncle" in 1923. Played Sherlock Holmes in "The Mystery of the Dancing Men" in 1923. Played Sherlock Holmes in "His Last Bow" in 1923. Played Sherlock Holmes in "The Crooked Man" in 1923. Played Sherlock Holmes in "The Gloria Scott" in 1923. Played Sherlock Holmes in "The Speckled Band" in 1923. Played Sherlock Holmes in "The Cardboard Box" in 1923. Played Sherlock Holmes in "The Final Problem" in 1923. Played Sherlock Holmes in "The Disappearance of Lady Frances Carfax" in 1923. Played Sherlock Holmes in "The Sign of Four" in 1923. Played Sherlock Holmes in "The Missing Three Quarter" in 1923.


When does Sherlock Holmes become a detective?

It is during the case Watson chronicled as "The 'Gloria Scott' " that Holmes first thought of being a detective. The exact date is not known, but most scholars agree it was the mid to late 1870's.


What is Sherlock Holmes favourite case?

Sherlock Holmes' first case was 'The Gloria Scott' published in 1893, but the first published Sherlock Holmes story was the novel, 'A Study in Scarlet' (1887) which, coincidentally, was his first case where he was accompanied by Watson.


Did Sherlock Holmes enjoy wine or sherry or port?

Holmes would never really indulge in alcohol. There are times where he would have a small pint of ale, but mostly would never finish it such as "The Case of the Blue Carbuncle." Watson however, was a fan of whiskey and Soda, and brandy.------ Holmes enjoyed port in 'The Gloria Scott,' 'The Sign of Four,' 'The Adventure of the Creeping Man' Watson's wife offered to serve wine in 'The Man With the Twisted Lip,' and Watson accepted an offer of wine in 'The Hound of the Baskervilles.' Holmes and Watson enjoy a glass of wine in 'The Adventure of Shoscombe Old Place' and 'His Last Bow.' There is no mention of sherry.