Gedney Island (aka Hat Island) is an island in Possession Sound in Snohomish County, Washington, USA. The island lies in Possession Sound between the mainland city of Everett, Washington and the southern part of Whidbey Island. Gedney Island has a land area of 1.768 km² (436.8 acres) and a population of 26 people was reported as of the 2000 census.
Gedney Island was first mentioned in the historical record by naturalist Archibald Menzies of the Vancouver Expedition in 1792. It was named by Charles Wilkes in 1841, possibly for New York politician John B. Gedney.[1]
There is currently one walk on ferry named the Hat Express which transports walk on passengers to and from the island. Max ferry capacity is 88 passengers. It runs a limited schedule on Wednesdays and weekends between the Everett Yacht Club on the west end of 13th Street in Everett Wa. and the Hat Island Marina. More information on the ferry can be found at this website: http://www.hatisland.org/ferry.htm